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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.49, 512.14 and 146.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.49, 512.14 and 146.49 is: 219.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.49 : 512.14 = 146.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.49/512.14 = 146.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.49x = 512.14 × 146.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.49x = 75,023.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,023.39/341.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.69

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