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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.55, 510.71 and 97.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.55, 510.71 and 97.01 is: 145.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.55 : 510.71 = 97.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.55/510.71 = 97.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.55x = 510.71 × 97.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.55x = 49,542.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,542.85/340.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.48

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