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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.79, 511.92 and 158.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.79, 511.92 and 158.91 is: 238.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.79 : 511.92 = 158.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.79/511.92 = 158.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.79x = 511.92 × 158.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.79x = 81,349.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,349.21/341.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.01

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