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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.83, 512.79 and 146.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.83, 512.79 and 146.86 is: 220.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.83 : 512.79 = 146.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.83/512.79 = 146.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.83x = 512.79 × 146.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.83x = 75,306.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,306.51/341.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.30

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