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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.04, 514.71 and 148.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.04, 514.71 and 148.14 is: 222.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.04 : 514.71 = 148.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.04/514.71 = 148.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.04x = 514.71 × 148.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.04x = 76,249.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,249.14/343.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.28

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