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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.52, 512.34 and 98.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.52, 512.34 and 98.16 is: 147.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.52 : 512.34 = 98.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.52/512.34 = 98.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.52x = 512.34 × 98.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.52x = 50,291.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,291.29/341.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.26

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