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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.18, 513.33 and 147.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.18, 513.33 and 147.27 is: 220.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.18 : 513.33 = 147.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.18/513.33 = 147.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.18x = 513.33 × 147.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.18x = 75,598.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,598.11/342.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.93

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