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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.06, 514.25 and 148.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.06, 514.25 and 148.14 is: 222.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.06 : 514.25 = 148.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.06/514.25 = 148.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.06x = 514.25 × 148.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.06x = 76,180.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,180.25/343.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.06

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