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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.15, 511.64 and 158.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.15, 511.64 and 158.45 is: 237.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.15 : 511.64 = 158.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.15/511.64 = 158.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.15x = 511.64 × 158.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.15x = 81,066.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,066.01/341.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.63

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