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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.70, 511.05 and 148.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.70, 511.05 and 148.28 is: 222.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.70 : 511.05 = 148.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.70/511.05 = 148.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.70x = 511.05 × 148.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.70x = 75,778.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,778.49/340.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.42

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