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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.95, 512.93 and 85.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.95, 512.93 and 85.45 is: 128.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.95 : 512.93 = 85.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.95/512.93 = 85.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.95x = 512.93 × 85.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.95x = 43,829.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,829.87/341.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.18

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