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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.38, 513.61 and 147.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.38, 513.61 and 147.22 is: 220.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.38 : 513.61 = 147.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.38/513.61 = 147.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.38x = 513.61 × 147.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.38x = 75,612.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,612.01/342.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.84

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