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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.92, 512.80 and 98.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.92, 512.80 and 98.45 is: 147.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.92 : 512.80 = 98.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.92/512.80 = 98.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.92x = 512.80 × 98.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.92x = 50,484.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,484.27/341.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.65

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