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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.86, 512.71 and 98.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.86, 512.71 and 98.32 is: 147.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.86 : 512.71 = 98.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.86/512.71 = 98.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.86x = 512.71 × 98.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.86x = 50,409.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,409.65/341.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.46

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