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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.23, 511.79 and 97.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.23, 511.79 and 97.76 is: 146.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.23 : 511.79 = 97.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.23/511.79 = 97.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.23x = 511.79 × 97.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.23x = 50,032.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,032.59/341.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.62

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