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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.82, 512.30 and 146.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.82, 512.30 and 146.60 is: 219.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.82 : 512.30 = 146.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.82/512.30 = 146.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.82x = 512.30 × 146.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.82x = 75,103.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,103.18/341.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.72

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