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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.28, 512.28 and 158.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.28, 512.28 and 158.76 is: 238.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.28 : 512.28 = 158.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.28/512.28 = 158.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.28x = 512.28 × 158.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.28x = 81,329.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,329.57/341.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.31

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