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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.27, 512.16 and 158.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.27, 512.16 and 158.79 is: 238.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.27 : 512.16 = 158.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.27/512.16 = 158.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.27x = 512.16 × 158.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.27x = 81,325.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,325.89/341.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.30

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