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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.22, 513.18 and 98.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.22, 513.18 and 98.69 is: 147.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.22 : 513.18 = 98.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.22/513.18 = 98.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.22x = 513.18 × 98.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.22x = 50,645.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,645.73/342.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.99

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