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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.85, 512.87 and 98.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.85, 512.87 and 98.40 is: 147.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.85 : 512.87 = 98.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.85/512.87 = 98.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.85x = 512.87 × 98.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.85x = 50,463.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,463.35/341.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.62

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