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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.38, 512.24 and 158.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.38, 512.24 and 158.74 is: 238.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.38 : 512.24 = 158.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.38/512.24 = 158.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.38x = 512.24 × 158.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.38x = 81,312.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,312.98/341.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.19

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