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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.08, 511.49 and 148.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.08, 511.49 and 148.60 is: 222.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.08 : 511.49 = 148.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.08/511.49 = 148.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.08x = 511.49 × 148.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.08x = 76,006.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,006.51/341.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.84

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