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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.14, 511.80 and 146.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.14, 511.80 and 146.04 is: 219.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.14 : 511.80 = 146.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.14/511.80 = 146.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.14x = 511.80 × 146.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.14x = 74,743.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,743.27/341.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.10

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