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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.53, 511.94 and 158.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.53, 511.94 and 158.78 is: 238.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.53 : 511.94 = 158.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.53/511.94 = 158.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.53x = 511.94 × 158.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.53x = 81,283.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,283.08/341.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.00

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