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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.80, 512.63 and 146.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.80, 512.63 and 146.83 is: 220.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.80 : 512.63 = 146.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.80/512.63 = 146.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.80x = 512.63 × 146.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.80x = 75,269.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,269.46/341.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.22

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