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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.11, 511.72 and 158.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.11, 511.72 and 158.66 is: 238.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.11 : 511.72 = 158.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.11/511.72 = 158.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.11x = 511.72 × 158.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.11x = 81,188.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,188.46/341.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.01

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