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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.80, 513.95 and 147.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.80, 513.95 and 147.63 is: 221.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.80 : 513.95 = 147.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.80/513.95 = 147.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.80x = 513.95 × 147.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.80x = 75,873.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,873.70/342.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.34

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