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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.14, 516.30 and 149.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.14, 516.30 and 149.06 is: 223.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.14 : 516.30 = 149.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.14/516.30 = 149.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.14x = 516.30 × 149.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.14x = 76,958.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,958.34/344.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.63

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