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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.14, 511.59 and 148.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.14, 511.59 and 148.66 is: 222.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.14 : 511.59 = 148.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.14/511.59 = 148.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.14x = 511.59 × 148.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.14x = 76,052.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,052.97/341.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.94

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