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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.51, 510.46 and 148.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.51, 510.46 and 148.03 is: 221.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.51 : 510.46 = 148.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.51/510.46 = 148.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.51x = 510.46 × 148.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.51x = 75,563.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,563.39/340.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.91

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