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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.92, 514.40 and 99.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.92, 514.40 and 99.48 is: 149.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.92 : 514.40 = 99.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.92/514.40 = 99.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.92x = 514.40 × 99.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.92x = 51,172.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,172.51/342.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.23

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