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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.84, 512.74 and 98.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.84, 512.74 and 98.33 is: 147.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.84 : 512.74 = 98.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.84/512.74 = 98.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.84x = 512.74 × 98.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.84x = 50,417.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,417.23/341.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.49

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