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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.74, 510.82 and 145.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.74, 510.82 and 145.89 is: 218.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.74 : 510.82 = 145.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.74/510.82 = 145.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.74x = 510.82 × 145.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.74x = 74,523.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,523.53/340.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.71

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