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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.08, 511.44 and 146.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.08, 511.44 and 146.14 is: 219.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.08 : 511.44 = 146.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.08/511.44 = 146.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.08x = 511.44 × 146.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.08x = 74,741.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,741.84/341.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.13

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