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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.33, 513.50 and 147.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.33, 513.50 and 147.30 is: 220.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.33 : 513.50 = 147.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.33/513.50 = 147.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.33x = 513.50 × 147.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.33x = 75,637.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,637.81/342.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.95

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