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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.88, 512.54 and 149.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.88, 512.54 and 149.64 is: 224.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.88 : 512.54 = 149.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.88/512.54 = 149.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.88x = 512.54 × 149.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.88x = 76,696.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,696.49/341.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.34

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