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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.28, 512.08 and 149.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.28, 512.08 and 149.04 is: 223.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.28 : 512.08 = 149.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.28/512.08 = 149.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.28x = 512.08 × 149.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.28x = 76,320.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,320.40/341.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.63

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