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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.48, 516.60 and 149.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.48, 516.60 and 149.47 is: 224.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.48 : 516.60 = 149.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.48/516.60 = 149.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.48x = 516.60 × 149.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.48x = 77,216.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,216.20/344.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.15

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