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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.92, 512.38 and 146.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.92, 512.38 and 146.86 is: 220.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.92 : 512.38 = 146.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.92/512.38 = 146.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.92x = 512.38 × 146.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.92x = 75,250.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,250.32/341.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.08

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