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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.16, 511.38 and 158.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.16, 511.38 and 158.40 is: 237.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.16 : 511.38 = 158.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.16/511.38 = 158.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.16x = 511.38 × 158.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.16x = 81,002.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,002.00/341.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.43

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