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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.67, 512.46 and 146.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.67, 512.46 and 146.49 is: 219.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.67 : 512.46 = 146.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.67/512.46 = 146.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.67x = 512.46 × 146.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.67x = 75,070.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,070.27/341.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.72

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