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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.78, 512.83 and 158.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.78, 512.83 and 158.95 is: 238.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.78 : 512.83 = 158.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.78/512.83 = 158.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.78x = 512.83 × 158.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.78x = 81,514.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,514.33/341.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.50

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