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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.06, 513.02 and 147.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.06, 513.02 and 147.20 is: 220.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.06 : 513.02 = 147.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.06/513.02 = 147.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.06x = 513.02 × 147.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.06x = 75,516.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,516.54/342.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.77

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