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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.22, 510.38 and 96.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.22, 510.38 and 96.75 is: 145.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.22 : 510.38 = 96.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.22/510.38 = 96.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.22x = 510.38 × 96.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.22x = 49,378.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,378.78/340.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.14

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