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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.95, 511.40 and 145.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.95, 511.40 and 145.94 is: 218.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.95 : 511.40 = 145.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.95/511.40 = 145.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.95x = 511.40 × 145.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.95x = 74,633.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,633.72/340.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.90

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