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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.23, 514.77 and 99.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.23, 514.77 and 99.69 is: 149.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.23 : 514.77 = 99.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.23/514.77 = 99.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.23x = 514.77 × 99.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.23x = 51,317.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,317.42/343.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.51

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