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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.51, 512.34 and 98.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.51, 512.34 and 98.03 is: 147.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.51 : 512.34 = 98.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.51/512.34 = 98.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.51x = 512.34 × 98.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.51x = 50,222.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,222.72/341.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.06

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