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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342, 512.94 and 98.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342, 512.94 and 98.49 is: 147.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342 : 512.94 = 98.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342/512.94 = 98.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342x = 512.94 × 98.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342x = 50,519.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,519.46/342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.72

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