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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.50, 510.93 and 145.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.50, 510.93 and 145.47 is: 218.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.50 : 510.93 = 145.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.50/510.93 = 145.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.50x = 510.93 × 145.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.50x = 74,324.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,324.99/340.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.28

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