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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.75, 511.13 and 148.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.75, 511.13 and 148.51 is: 222.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.75 : 511.13 = 148.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.75/511.13 = 148.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.75x = 511.13 × 148.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.75x = 75,907.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,907.92/340.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.77

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