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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.16, 513.60 and 149.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.16, 513.60 and 149.92 is: 225.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.16 : 513.60 = 149.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.16/513.60 = 149.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.16x = 513.60 × 149.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.16x = 76,998.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,998.91/342.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.04

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