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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.02, 515.97 and 148.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.02, 515.97 and 148.91 is: 223.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.02 : 515.97 = 148.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.02/515.97 = 148.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.02x = 515.97 × 148.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.02x = 76,833.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,833.42/344.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.34

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