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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.01, 511.24 and 158.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.01, 511.24 and 158.35 is: 237.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.01 : 511.24 = 158.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.01/511.24 = 158.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.01x = 511.24 × 158.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.01x = 80,954.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,954.85/341.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.40

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