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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.52, 512.50 and 159

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.52, 512.50 and 159 is: 238.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.52 : 512.50 = 159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.52/512.50 = 159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.52x = 512.50 × 159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.52x = 81,487.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,487.50/341.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.60

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