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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.13, 511.43 and 158.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.13, 511.43 and 158.39 is: 237.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.13 : 511.43 = 158.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.13/511.43 = 158.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.13x = 511.43 × 158.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.13x = 81,004.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,004.86/341.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.46

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