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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.01, 513.02 and 149.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.01, 513.02 and 149.50 is: 224.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.01 : 513.02 = 149.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.01/513.02 = 149.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.01x = 513.02 × 149.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.01x = 76,696.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,696.49/342.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.25

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