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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.58, 510.91 and 145.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.58, 510.91 and 145.65 is: 218.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.58 : 510.91 = 145.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.58/510.91 = 145.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.58x = 510.91 × 145.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.58x = 74,412.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,412.72/340.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.49

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