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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.79, 512.69 and 149.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.79, 512.69 and 149.41 is: 224.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.79 : 512.69 = 149.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.79/512.69 = 149.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.79x = 512.69 × 149.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.79x = 76,601.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,601.01/341.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.12

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