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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.28, 511.11 and 158.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.28, 511.11 and 158.27 is: 237.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.28 : 511.11 = 158.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.28/511.11 = 158.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.28x = 511.11 × 158.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.28x = 80,890.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,890.82/341.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.02

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