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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.23, 513.12 and 147.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.23, 513.12 and 147.35 is: 220.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.23 : 513.12 = 147.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.23/513.12 = 147.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.23x = 513.12 × 147.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.23x = 75,608.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,608.23/342.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.93

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