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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.33, 512.18 and 148.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.33, 512.18 and 148.97 is: 223.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.33 : 512.18 = 148.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.33/512.18 = 148.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.33x = 512.18 × 148.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.33x = 76,299.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,299.45/341.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.54

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