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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.07, 511.30 and 158.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.07, 511.30 and 158.32 is: 237.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.07 : 511.30 = 158.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.07/511.30 = 158.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.07x = 511.30 × 158.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.07x = 80,949.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,949.02/341.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.34

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