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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.44, 513.69 and 147.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.44, 513.69 and 147.49 is: 221.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.44 : 513.69 = 147.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.44/513.69 = 147.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.44x = 513.69 × 147.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.44x = 75,763.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,763.13/342.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.24

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