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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.07, 514.69 and 148.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.07, 514.69 and 148.08 is: 222.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.07 : 514.69 = 148.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.07/514.69 = 148.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.07x = 514.69 × 148.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.07x = 76,215.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,215.30/343.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.16

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