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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.78, 514.18 and 99.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.78, 514.18 and 99.33 is: 148.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.78 : 514.18 = 99.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.78/514.18 = 99.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.78x = 514.18 × 99.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.78x = 51,071.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,071.70/342.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.99

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