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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.93, 516.03 and 148.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.93, 516.03 and 148.99 is: 223.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.93 : 516.03 = 148.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.93/516.03 = 148.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.93x = 516.03 × 148.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.93x = 76,883.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,883.31/343.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.54

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