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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.30, 512.18 and 156.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.30, 512.18 and 156.22 is: 234.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.30 : 512.18 = 156.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.30/512.18 = 156.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.30x = 512.18 × 156.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.30x = 80,014.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,014.51/341.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.44

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