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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.44, 512.36 and 149.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.44, 512.36 and 149.12 is: 223.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.44 : 512.36 = 149.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.44/512.36 = 149.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.44x = 512.36 × 149.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.44x = 76,403.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,403.12/341.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.77

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