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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.92, 513.06 and 149.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.92, 513.06 and 149.50 is: 224.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.92 : 513.06 = 149.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.92/513.06 = 149.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.92x = 513.06 × 149.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.92x = 76,702.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,702.47/341.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.33

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