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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.14, 511.86 and 158.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.14, 511.86 and 158.48 is: 237.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.14 : 511.86 = 158.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.14/511.86 = 158.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.14x = 511.86 × 158.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.14x = 81,119.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,119.57/341.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.79

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