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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.72, 512.27 and 159.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.72, 512.27 and 159.01 is: 238.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.72 : 512.27 = 159.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.72/512.27 = 159.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.72x = 512.27 × 159.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.72x = 81,458.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,458.05/341.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.38

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