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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.68, 512.83 and 159.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.68, 512.83 and 159.18 is: 238.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.68 : 512.83 = 159.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.68/512.83 = 159.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.68x = 512.83 × 159.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.68x = 81,629.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,629.66/341.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.91

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