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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.33, 512.09 and 146.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.33, 512.09 and 146.22 is: 219.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.33 : 512.09 = 146.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.33/512.09 = 146.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.33x = 512.09 × 146.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.33x = 74,877.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,877.07/341.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.37

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