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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.56, 510.96 and 148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.56, 510.96 and 148.20 is: 222.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.56 : 510.96 = 148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.56/510.96 = 148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.56x = 510.96 × 148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.56x = 75,724.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,724.27/340.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.35

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