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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.52, 512.24 and 149.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.52, 512.24 and 149.20 is: 223.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.52 : 512.24 = 149.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.52/512.24 = 149.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.52x = 512.24 × 149.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.52x = 76,426.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,426.21/341.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.78

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