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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.86, 514.40 and 147.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.86, 514.40 and 147.77 is: 221.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.86 : 514.40 = 147.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.86/514.40 = 147.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.86x = 514.40 × 147.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.86x = 76,014.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,014.54/342.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.71

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