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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341, 511.58 and 148.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341, 511.58 and 148.63 is: 222.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341 : 511.58 = 148.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341/511.58 = 148.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341x = 511.58 × 148.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341x = 76,036.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,036.14/341
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.98

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