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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.80, 514.13 and 147.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.80, 514.13 and 147.83 is: 221.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.80 : 514.13 = 147.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.80/514.13 = 147.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.80x = 514.13 × 147.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.80x = 76,003.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,003.84/342.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.71

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