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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.95, 512.76 and 98.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.95, 512.76 and 98.41 is: 147.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.95 : 512.76 = 98.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.95/512.76 = 98.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.95x = 512.76 × 98.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.95x = 50,458.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,458.94/341.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.56

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