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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.85, 512.35 and 146.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.85, 512.35 and 146.62 is: 219.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.85 : 512.35 = 146.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.85/512.35 = 146.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.85x = 512.35 × 146.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.85x = 75,123.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,123.30/341.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.75

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