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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.68, 513.91 and 99.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.68, 513.91 and 99.22 is: 148.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.68 : 513.91 = 99.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.68/513.91 = 99.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.68x = 513.91 × 99.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.68x = 50,988.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,988.62/342.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.80

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