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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.69, 513.69 and 147.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.69, 513.69 and 147.81 is: 221.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.69 : 513.69 = 147.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.69/513.69 = 147.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.69x = 513.69 × 147.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.69x = 75,928.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,928.52/342.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.57

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