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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.36, 513.05 and 147.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.36, 513.05 and 147.09 is: 220.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.36 : 513.05 = 147.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.36/513.05 = 147.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.36x = 513.05 × 147.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.36x = 75,461.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,461.22/342.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.42

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