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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.75, 512.66 and 159.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.75, 512.66 and 159.20 is: 238.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.75 : 512.66 = 159.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.75/512.66 = 159.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.75x = 512.66 × 159.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.75x = 81,615.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,615.47/341.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.82

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