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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.60, 512.25 and 159.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.60, 512.25 and 159.05 is: 238.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.60 : 512.25 = 159.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.60/512.25 = 159.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.60x = 512.25 × 159.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.60x = 81,471.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,471.61/341.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.50

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