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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.82, 512.57 and 98.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.82, 512.57 and 98.29 is: 147.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.82 : 512.57 = 98.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.82/512.57 = 98.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.82x = 512.57 × 98.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.82x = 50,380.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,380.51/341.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.39

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