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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.37, 514.62 and 148.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.37, 514.62 and 148.15 is: 222.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.37 : 514.62 = 148.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.37/514.62 = 148.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.37x = 514.62 × 148.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.37x = 76,240.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,240.22/343.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.04

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