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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.61, 512.27 and 158.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.61, 512.27 and 158.87 is: 238.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.61 : 512.27 = 158.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.61/512.27 = 158.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.61x = 512.27 × 158.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.61x = 81,380.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,380.98/341.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.23

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