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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.59, 510.74 and 145.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.59, 510.74 and 145.48 is: 218.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.59 : 510.74 = 145.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.59/510.74 = 145.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.59x = 510.74 × 145.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.59x = 74,302.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,302.46/340.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.16

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