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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.44, 512.13 and 158.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.44, 512.13 and 158.77 is: 238.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.44 : 512.13 = 158.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.44/512.13 = 158.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.44x = 512.13 × 158.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.44x = 81,310.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,310.88/341.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.14

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