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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.93, 511.58 and 148.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.93, 511.58 and 148.55 is: 222.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.93 : 511.58 = 148.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.93/511.58 = 148.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.93x = 511.58 × 148.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.93x = 75,996.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,996.86/340.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.91

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