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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.77, 512.60 and 146.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.77, 512.60 and 146.66 is: 219.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.77 : 512.60 = 146.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.77/512.60 = 146.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.77x = 512.60 × 146.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.77x = 75,177.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,177.50/341.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.97

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