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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.40, 510.64 and 148.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.40, 510.64 and 148.16 is: 222.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.40 : 510.64 = 148.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.40/510.64 = 148.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.40x = 510.64 × 148.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.40x = 75,656.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,656.42/340.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.26

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