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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.29, 513.42 and 98.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.29, 513.42 and 98.81 is: 148.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.29 : 513.42 = 98.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.29/513.42 = 98.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.29x = 513.42 × 98.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.29x = 50,731.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,731.03/342.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.21

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