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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.13, 511.79 and 156.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.13, 511.79 and 156.16 is: 234.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.13 : 511.79 = 156.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.13/511.79 = 156.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.13x = 511.79 × 156.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.13x = 79,918.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,918.57/341.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.28

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