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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.48, 511.48 and 158.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.48, 511.48 and 158.60 is: 237.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.48 : 511.48 = 158.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.48/511.48 = 158.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.48x = 511.48 × 158.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.48x = 81,120.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,120.73/341.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.56

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