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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.86, 512.30 and 146.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.86, 512.30 and 146.59 is: 219.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.86 : 512.30 = 146.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.86/512.30 = 146.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.86x = 512.30 × 146.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.86x = 75,094.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,094.76/341.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.67

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