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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.80, 512.44 and 146.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.80, 512.44 and 146.63 is: 219.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.80 : 512.44 = 146.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.80/512.44 = 146.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.80x = 512.44 × 146.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.80x = 75,139.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,139.08/341.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.83

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