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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.49, 512.43 and 158.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.49, 512.43 and 158.97 is: 238.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.49 : 512.43 = 158.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.49/512.43 = 158.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.49x = 512.43 × 158.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.49x = 81,461.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,461.00/341.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.55

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