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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.20, 511.65 and 146.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.20, 511.65 and 146.09 is: 219.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.20 : 511.65 = 146.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.20/511.65 = 146.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.20x = 511.65 × 146.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.20x = 74,745.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,745.35/341.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.07

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