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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.38, 511.39 and 158.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.38, 511.39 and 158.55 is: 237.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.38 : 511.39 = 158.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.38/511.39 = 158.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.38x = 511.39 × 158.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.38x = 81,080.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,080.88/341.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.51

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