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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.17, 513.46 and 149.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.17, 513.46 and 149.80 is: 224.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.17 : 513.46 = 149.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.17/513.46 = 149.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.17x = 513.46 × 149.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.17x = 76,916.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,916.31/342.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.79

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