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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.56, 512.13 and 158.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.56, 512.13 and 158.78 is: 238.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.56 : 512.13 = 158.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.56/512.13 = 158.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.56x = 512.13 × 158.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.56x = 81,317.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,317.28/341.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.08

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