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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.84, 512.70 and 98.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.84, 512.70 and 98.31 is: 147.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.84 : 512.70 = 98.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.84/512.70 = 98.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.84x = 512.70 × 98.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.84x = 50,401.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,401.25/341.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.44

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