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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.44, 511.88 and 146.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.44, 511.88 and 146.43 is: 219.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.44 : 511.88 = 146.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.44/511.88 = 146.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.44x = 511.88 × 146.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.44x = 74,953.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,953.86/341.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.52

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