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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.70, 512.55 and 149.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.70, 512.55 and 149.28 is: 223.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.70 : 512.55 = 149.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.70/512.55 = 149.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.70x = 512.55 × 149.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.70x = 76,513.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,513.46/341.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.92

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