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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.67, 512.44 and 98.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.67, 512.44 and 98.22 is: 147.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.67 : 512.44 = 98.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.67/512.44 = 98.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.67x = 512.44 × 98.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.67x = 50,331.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,331.86/341.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.31

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