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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.92, 511.58 and 148.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.92, 511.58 and 148.52 is: 222.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.92 : 511.58 = 148.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.92/511.58 = 148.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.92x = 511.58 × 148.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.92x = 75,979.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,979.86/340.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.87

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