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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.96, 512.62 and 149.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.96, 512.62 and 149.48 is: 224.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.96 : 512.62 = 149.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.96/512.62 = 149.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.96x = 512.62 × 149.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.96x = 76,626.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,626.44/341.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.08

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