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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.40, 511.98 and 158.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.40, 511.98 and 158.88 is: 238.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.40 : 511.98 = 158.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.40/511.98 = 158.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.40x = 511.98 × 158.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.40x = 81,343.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,343.38/341.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.26

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