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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.36, 510.52 and 96.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.36, 510.52 and 96.88 is: 145.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.36 : 510.52 = 96.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.36/510.52 = 96.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.36x = 510.52 × 96.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.36x = 49,459.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,459.18/340.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.31

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