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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.23, 516.20 and 149.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.23, 516.20 and 149.10 is: 223.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.23 : 516.20 = 149.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.23/516.20 = 149.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.23x = 516.20 × 149.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.23x = 76,965.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,965.42/344.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.59

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