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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.98, 511.33 and 148.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.98, 511.33 and 148.62 is: 222.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.98 : 511.33 = 148.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.98/511.33 = 148.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.98x = 511.33 × 148.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.98x = 75,993.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,993.86/340.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.87

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