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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.71, 519.93 and 149.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.71, 519.93 and 149.03 is: 223.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.71 : 519.93 = 149.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.71/519.93 = 149.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.71x = 519.93 × 149.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.71x = 77,486.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,486.61/346.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.49

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