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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.93, 512.88 and 98.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.93, 512.88 and 98.49 is: 147.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.93 : 512.88 = 98.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.93/512.88 = 98.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.93x = 512.88 × 98.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.93x = 50,513.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,513.55/341.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.73

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