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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.09, 513.05 and 98.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.09, 513.05 and 98.55 is: 147.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.09 : 513.05 = 98.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.09/513.05 = 98.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.09x = 513.05 × 98.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.09x = 50,560.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,560.58/342.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.80

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