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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.04, 515.66 and 149.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.04, 515.66 and 149.20 is: 223.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.04 : 515.66 = 149.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.04/515.66 = 149.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.04x = 515.66 × 149.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.04x = 76,936.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,936.47/344.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.63

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