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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.62, 511.14 and 148.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.62, 511.14 and 148.26 is: 222.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.62 : 511.14 = 148.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.62/511.14 = 148.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.62x = 511.14 × 148.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.62x = 75,781.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,781.62/340.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.48

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