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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.84, 512.61 and 149.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.84, 512.61 and 149.46 is: 224.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.84 : 512.61 = 149.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.84/512.61 = 149.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.84x = 512.61 × 149.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.84x = 76,614.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,614.69/341.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.13

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