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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.85, 511.14 and 145.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.85, 511.14 and 145.84 is: 218.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.85 : 511.14 = 145.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.85/511.14 = 145.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.85x = 511.14 × 145.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.85x = 74,542.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,542.94/340.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.70

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