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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.97, 512.81 and 98.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.97, 512.81 and 98.44 is: 147.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.97 : 512.81 = 98.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.97/512.81 = 98.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.97x = 512.81 × 98.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.97x = 50,480.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,480.78/341.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.62

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