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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.33, 514.95 and 148.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.33, 514.95 and 148.38 is: 222.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.33 : 514.95 = 148.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.33/514.95 = 148.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.33x = 514.95 × 148.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.33x = 76,408.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,408.28/343.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.55

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