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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.43, 511.74 and 158.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.43, 511.74 and 158.44 is: 237.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.43 : 511.74 = 158.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.43/511.74 = 158.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.43x = 511.74 × 158.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.43x = 81,080.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,080.09/341.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.47

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