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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.45, 513.59 and 98.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.45, 513.59 and 98.96 is: 148.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.45 : 513.59 = 98.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.45/513.59 = 98.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.45x = 513.59 × 98.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.45x = 50,821.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,821.80/342.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.41

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