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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.05, 511.57 and 97.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.05, 511.57 and 97.57 is: 146.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.05 : 511.57 = 97.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.05/511.57 = 97.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.05x = 511.57 × 97.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.05x = 49,911.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,911.94/341.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.35

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