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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.43, 511.92 and 156.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.43, 511.92 and 156.26 is: 234.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.43 : 511.92 = 156.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.43/511.92 = 156.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.43x = 511.92 × 156.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.43x = 79,990.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,990.06/341.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.28

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