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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.47, 512.37 and 158.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.47, 512.37 and 158.83 is: 238.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.47 : 512.37 = 158.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.47/512.37 = 158.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.47x = 512.37 × 158.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.47x = 81,379.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,379.73/341.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.32

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