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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.92, 510.94 and 145.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.92, 510.94 and 145.69 is: 218.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.92 : 510.94 = 145.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.92/510.94 = 145.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.92x = 510.94 × 145.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.92x = 74,437.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,437.75/340.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.34

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