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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.34, 510.44 and 96.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.34, 510.44 and 96.88 is: 145.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.34 : 510.44 = 96.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.34/510.44 = 96.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.34x = 510.44 × 96.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.34x = 49,451.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,451.43/340.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.30

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