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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.65, 512.43 and 98.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.65, 512.43 and 98.16 is: 147.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.65 : 512.43 = 98.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.65/512.43 = 98.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.65x = 512.43 × 98.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.65x = 50,300.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,300.13/341.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.23

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