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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.06, 516.02 and 149.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.06, 516.02 and 149.20 is: 223.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.06 : 516.02 = 149.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.06/516.02 = 149.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.06x = 516.02 × 149.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.06x = 76,990.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,990.18/344.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.77

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