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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.92, 511.50 and 145.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.92, 511.50 and 145.84 is: 218.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.92 : 511.50 = 145.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.92/511.50 = 145.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.92x = 511.50 × 145.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.92x = 74,596.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,596.43/340.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.81

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