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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.36, 512.28 and 149.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.36, 512.28 and 149.04 is: 223.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.36 : 512.28 = 149.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.36/512.28 = 149.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.36x = 512.28 × 149.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.36x = 76,350.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,350.21/341.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.66

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