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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.51, 512.42 and 158.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.51, 512.42 and 158.88 is: 238.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.51 : 512.42 = 158.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.51/512.42 = 158.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.51x = 512.42 × 158.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.51x = 81,412.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,412.50/341.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.39

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