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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.67, 514.18 and 147.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.67, 514.18 and 147.76 is: 221.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.67 : 514.18 = 147.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.67/514.18 = 147.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.67x = 514.18 × 147.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.67x = 75,975.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,975.24/342.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.72

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