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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.22, 514.39 and 147.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.22, 514.39 and 147.99 is: 221.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.22 : 514.39 = 147.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.22/514.39 = 147.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.22x = 514.39 × 147.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.22x = 76,126.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,126.14/343.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.80

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