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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.07, 510.99 and 158.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.07, 510.99 and 158.14 is: 236.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.07 : 510.99 = 158.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.07/510.99 = 158.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.07x = 510.99 × 158.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.07x = 80,807.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,807.96/341.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.92

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