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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.63, 512.48 and 159

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.63, 512.48 and 159 is: 238.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.63 : 512.48 = 159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.63/512.48 = 159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.63x = 512.48 × 159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.63x = 81,483.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,483.53/341.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.52

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