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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.91, 512.96 and 98.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.91, 512.96 and 98.46 is: 147.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.91 : 512.96 = 98.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.91/512.96 = 98.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.91x = 512.96 × 98.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.91x = 50,504.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,504.64/341.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.71

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