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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.06, 515.70 and 149.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.06, 515.70 and 149.00 is: 223.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.06 : 515.70 = 149.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.06/515.70 = 149.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.06x = 515.70 × 149.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.06x = 76,836.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,836.72/344.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.33

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