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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341, 511.50 and 148.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341, 511.50 and 148.64 is: 222.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341 : 511.50 = 148.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341/511.50 = 148.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341x = 511.50 × 148.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341x = 76,029.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,029.36/341
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.96

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