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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.76, 511.16 and 148.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.76, 511.16 and 148.38 is: 222.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.76 : 511.16 = 148.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.76/511.16 = 148.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.76x = 511.16 × 148.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.76x = 75,845.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,845.92/340.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.58

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