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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.99, 511.51 and 94.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.99, 511.51 and 94.24 is: 141.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.99 : 511.51 = 94.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.99/511.51 = 94.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.99x = 511.51 × 94.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.99x = 48,204.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,204.70/340.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.37

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