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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.98, 513.18 and 147.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.98, 513.18 and 147.02 is: 220.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.98 : 513.18 = 147.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.98/513.18 = 147.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.98x = 513.18 × 147.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.98x = 75,449.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,449.46/341.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.63

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