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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.79, 512.75 and 146.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.79, 512.75 and 146.91 is: 220.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.79 : 512.75 = 146.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.79/512.75 = 146.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.79x = 512.75 × 146.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.79x = 75,327.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,327.37/341.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.39

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