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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.45, 513.69 and 98.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.45, 513.69 and 98.99 is: 148.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.45 : 513.69 = 98.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.45/513.69 = 98.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.45x = 513.69 × 98.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.45x = 50,847.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,847.60/342.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.48

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