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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.79, 514.25 and 147.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.79, 514.25 and 147.91 is: 221.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.79 : 514.25 = 147.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.79/514.25 = 147.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.79x = 514.25 × 147.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.79x = 76,062.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,062.72/342.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.89

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