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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.03, 513.01 and 147.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.03, 513.01 and 147.03 is: 220.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.03 : 513.01 = 147.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.03/513.01 = 147.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.03x = 513.01 × 147.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.03x = 75,427.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,427.86/342.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.53

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