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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.40, 513.52 and 147.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.40, 513.52 and 147.50 is: 221.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.40 : 513.52 = 147.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.40/513.52 = 147.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.40x = 513.52 × 147.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.40x = 75,745.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,745.12/342.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.22

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