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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.17, 512.97 and 149.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.17, 512.97 and 149.93 is: 224.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.17 : 512.97 = 149.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.17/512.97 = 149.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.17x = 512.97 × 149.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.17x = 76,909.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,909.59/342.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.77

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