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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.41, 516.26 and 149.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.41, 516.26 and 149.35 is: 223.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.41 : 516.26 = 149.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.41/516.26 = 149.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.41x = 516.26 × 149.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.41x = 77,102.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,102.68/344.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.87

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