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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.57, 512.46 and 146.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.57, 512.46 and 146.48 is: 219.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.57 : 512.46 = 146.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.57/512.46 = 146.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.57x = 512.46 × 146.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.57x = 75,062.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,062.58/341.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.76

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