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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.35, 513.62 and 98.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.35, 513.62 and 98.90 is: 148.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.35 : 513.62 = 98.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.35/513.62 = 98.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.35x = 513.62 × 98.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.35x = 50,797.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,797.02/342.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.38

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