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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.56, 511.80 and 148.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.56, 511.80 and 148.96 is: 223.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.56 : 511.80 = 148.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.56/511.80 = 148.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.56x = 511.80 × 148.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.56x = 76,237.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,237.73/341.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.20

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