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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.26, 511.46 and 146.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.26, 511.46 and 146.20 is: 219.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.26 : 511.46 = 146.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.26/511.46 = 146.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.26x = 511.46 × 146.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.26x = 74,775.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,775.45/341.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.12

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