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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.76, 512.37 and 149.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.76, 512.37 and 149.28 is: 223.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.76 : 512.37 = 149.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.76/512.37 = 149.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.76x = 512.37 × 149.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.76x = 76,486.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,486.59/341.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.80

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