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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.02, 511.11 and 158.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.02, 511.11 and 158.38 is: 237.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.02 : 511.11 = 158.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.02/511.11 = 158.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.02x = 511.11 × 158.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.02x = 80,949.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,949.60/341.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.37

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