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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.34, 514.82 and 148.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.34, 514.82 and 148.28 is: 222.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.34 : 514.82 = 148.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.34/514.82 = 148.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.34x = 514.82 × 148.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.34x = 76,337.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,337.51/343.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.34

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