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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.80, 514.09 and 147.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.80, 514.09 and 147.79 is: 221.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.80 : 514.09 = 147.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.80/514.09 = 147.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.80x = 514.09 × 147.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.80x = 75,978.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,978.19/342.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.64

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