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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.58, 512.55 and 159.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.58, 512.55 and 159.11 is: 238.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.58 : 512.55 = 159.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.58/512.55 = 159.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.58x = 512.55 × 159.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.58x = 81,551.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,551.83/341.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.75

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