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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.03, 513.11 and 98.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.03, 513.11 and 98.55 is: 147.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.03 : 513.11 = 98.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.03/513.11 = 98.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.03x = 513.11 × 98.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.03x = 50,567.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,567.78/342.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.85

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