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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.97, 511.28 and 146.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.97, 511.28 and 146.06 is: 219.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.97 : 511.28 = 146.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.97/511.28 = 146.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.97x = 511.28 × 146.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.97x = 74,677.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,677.56/340.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.02

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