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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.97, 511.38 and 145.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.97, 511.38 and 145.97 is: 218.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.97 : 511.38 = 145.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.97/511.38 = 145.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.97x = 511.38 × 145.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.97x = 74,643.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,643.58/340.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.92

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