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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.77, 512.25 and 159.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.77, 512.25 and 159.12 is: 238.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.77 : 512.25 = 159.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.77/512.25 = 159.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.77x = 512.25 × 159.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.77x = 81,509.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,509.22/341.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.49

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