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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.36, 511.55 and 146.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.36, 511.55 and 146.09 is: 218.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.36 : 511.55 = 146.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.36/511.55 = 146.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.36x = 511.55 × 146.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.36x = 74,729.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,729.05/341.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.92

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