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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.40, 512.37 and 158.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.40, 512.37 and 158.82 is: 238.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.40 : 512.37 = 158.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.40/512.37 = 158.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.40x = 512.37 × 158.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.40x = 81,374.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,374.60/341.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.36

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