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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.19, 511.75 and 156.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.19, 511.75 and 156.27 is: 234.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.19 : 511.75 = 156.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.19/511.75 = 156.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.19x = 511.75 × 156.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.19x = 79,971.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,971.17/341.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.39

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