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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.68, 513.64 and 147.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.68, 513.64 and 147.64 is: 221.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.68 : 513.64 = 147.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.68/513.64 = 147.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.68x = 513.64 × 147.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.68x = 75,833.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,833.81/342.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.30

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