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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.78, 512.73 and 98.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.78, 512.73 and 98.30 is: 147.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.78 : 512.73 = 98.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.78/512.73 = 98.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.78x = 512.73 × 98.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.78x = 50,402.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,402.64/341.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.47

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