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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.91, 511.46 and 97.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.91, 511.46 and 97.46 is: 146.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.91 : 511.46 = 97.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.91/511.46 = 97.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.91x = 511.46 × 97.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.91x = 49,845.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,845.76/340.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.21

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