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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.30, 511.55 and 158.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.30, 511.55 and 158.70 is: 237.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.30 : 511.55 = 158.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.30/511.55 = 158.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.30x = 511.55 × 158.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.30x = 81,182.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,182.19/341.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.87

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