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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.22, 516.39 and 149.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.22, 516.39 and 149.18 is: 223.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.22 : 516.39 = 149.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.22/516.39 = 149.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.22x = 516.39 × 149.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.22x = 77,037.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,037.70/344.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.80

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