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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.64, 511.17 and 148.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.64, 511.17 and 148.28 is: 222.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.64 : 511.17 = 148.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.64/511.17 = 148.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.64x = 511.17 × 148.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.64x = 75,796.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,796.29/340.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.51

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