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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.14, 511.43 and 148.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.14, 511.43 and 148.63 is: 222.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.14 : 511.43 = 148.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.14/511.43 = 148.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.14x = 511.43 × 148.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.14x = 76,013.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,013.84/341.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.82

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