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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.60, 512.24 and 146.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.60, 512.24 and 146.48 is: 219.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.60 : 512.24 = 146.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.60/512.24 = 146.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.60x = 512.24 × 146.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.60x = 75,032.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,032.92/341.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.65

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