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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.60, 514.22 and 147.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.60, 514.22 and 147.72 is: 221.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.60 : 514.22 = 147.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.60/514.22 = 147.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.60x = 514.22 × 147.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.60x = 75,960.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,960.58/342.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.72

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