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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.75, 512.67 and 156.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.75, 512.67 and 156.62 is: 234.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.75 : 512.67 = 156.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.75/512.67 = 156.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.75x = 512.67 × 156.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.75x = 80,294.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,294.38/341.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.95

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