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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.09, 514.15 and 148.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.09, 514.15 and 148.04 is: 221.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.09 : 514.15 = 148.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.09/514.15 = 148.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.09x = 514.15 × 148.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.09x = 76,114.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,114.77/343.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.85

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