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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.52, 511.16 and 148.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.52, 511.16 and 148.28 is: 222.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.52 : 511.16 = 148.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.52/511.16 = 148.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.52x = 511.16 × 148.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.52x = 75,794.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,794.80/340.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.59

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