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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.76, 510.87 and 148.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.76, 510.87 and 148.28 is: 222.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.76 : 510.87 = 148.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.76/510.87 = 148.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.76x = 510.87 × 148.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.76x = 75,751.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,751.80/340.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.30

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