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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.72, 510.87 and 145.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.72, 510.87 and 145.85 is: 218.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.72 : 510.87 = 145.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.72/510.87 = 145.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.72x = 510.87 × 145.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.72x = 74,511.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,511.26/340.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.69

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