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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.16, 511.21 and 156.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.16, 511.21 and 156.07 is: 233.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.16 : 511.21 = 156.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.16/511.21 = 156.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.16x = 511.21 × 156.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.16x = 79,784.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,784.54/341.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.86

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