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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.86, 510.87 and 145.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.86, 510.87 and 145.77 is: 218.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.86 : 510.87 = 145.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.86/510.87 = 145.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.86x = 510.87 × 145.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.86x = 74,469.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,469.52/340.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.48

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