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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.37, 512.25 and 146.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.37, 512.25 and 146.35 is: 219.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.37 : 512.25 = 146.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.37/512.25 = 146.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.37x = 512.25 × 146.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.37x = 74,967.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,967.79/341.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.61

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