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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.38, 511.55 and 158.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.38, 511.55 and 158.56 is: 237.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.38 : 511.55 = 158.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.38/511.55 = 158.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.38x = 511.55 × 158.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.38x = 81,109.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,109.30/341.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.59

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