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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.42, 511.94 and 158.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.42, 511.94 and 158.86 is: 238.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.42 : 511.94 = 158.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.42/511.94 = 158.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.42x = 511.94 × 158.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.42x = 81,326.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,326.79/341.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.20

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