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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.01, 511.65 and 148.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.01, 511.65 and 148.50 is: 222.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.01 : 511.65 = 148.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.01/511.65 = 148.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.01x = 511.65 × 148.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.01x = 75,980.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,980.03/341.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.81

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