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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.54, 511.01 and 145.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.54, 511.01 and 145.52 is: 218.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.54 : 511.01 = 145.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.54/511.01 = 145.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.54x = 511.01 × 145.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.54x = 74,361.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,361.45/340.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.36

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