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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.10, 511.59 and 97.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.10, 511.59 and 97.62 is: 146.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.10 : 511.59 = 97.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.10/511.59 = 97.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.10x = 511.59 × 97.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.10x = 49,941.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,941.42/341.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.41

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