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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.28, 511.99 and 158.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.28, 511.99 and 158.56 is: 237.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.28 : 511.99 = 158.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.28/511.99 = 158.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.28x = 511.99 × 158.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.28x = 81,181.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,181.13/341.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.87

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