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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.13, 511.63 and 158.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.13, 511.63 and 158.61 is: 237.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.13 : 511.63 = 158.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.13/511.63 = 158.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.13x = 511.63 × 158.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.13x = 81,149.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,149.24/341.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.88

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