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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.51, 512.36 and 146.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.51, 512.36 and 146.41 is: 219.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.51 : 512.36 = 146.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.51/512.36 = 146.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.51x = 512.36 × 146.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.51x = 75,014.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,014.63/341.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.66

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