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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.50, 512.34 and 149.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.50, 512.34 and 149.08 is: 223.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.50 : 512.34 = 149.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.50/512.34 = 149.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.50x = 512.34 × 149.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.50x = 76,379.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,379.65/341.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.66

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