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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.98, 511.29 and 148.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.98, 511.29 and 148.50 is: 222.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.98 : 511.29 = 148.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.98/511.29 = 148.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.98x = 511.29 × 148.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.98x = 75,926.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,926.57/340.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.67

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