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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.94, 512.97 and 98.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.94, 512.97 and 98.46 is: 147.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.94 : 512.97 = 98.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.94/512.97 = 98.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.94x = 512.97 × 98.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.94x = 50,507.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,507.03/341.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.71

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