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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.64, 511.76 and 158.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.64, 511.76 and 158.78 is: 237.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.64 : 511.76 = 158.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.64/511.76 = 158.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.64x = 511.76 × 158.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.64x = 81,257.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,257.25/341.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.84

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