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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.19, 512.90 and 147.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.19, 512.90 and 147.36 is: 220.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.19 : 512.90 = 147.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.19/512.90 = 147.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.19x = 512.90 × 147.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.19x = 75,580.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,580.21/342.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.87

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