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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.29, 514.96 and 148.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.29, 514.96 and 148.33 is: 222.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.29 : 514.96 = 148.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.29/514.96 = 148.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.29x = 514.96 × 148.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.29x = 76,384.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,384.29/343.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.51

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