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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.17, 511.47 and 148.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.17, 511.47 and 148.93 is: 223.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.17 : 511.47 = 148.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.17/511.47 = 148.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.17x = 511.47 × 148.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.17x = 76,173.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,173.23/341.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.27

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