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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.49, 511.83 and 158.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.49, 511.83 and 158.50 is: 237.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.49 : 511.83 = 158.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.49/511.83 = 158.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.49x = 511.83 × 158.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.49x = 81,122.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,122.30/341.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.56

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