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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.67, 512.54 and 98.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.67, 512.54 and 98.20 is: 147.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.67 : 512.54 = 98.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.67/512.54 = 98.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.67x = 512.54 × 98.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.67x = 50,331.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,331.43/341.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.31

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