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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.80, 512.86 and 159.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.80, 512.86 and 159.40 is: 239.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.80 : 512.86 = 159.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.80/512.86 = 159.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.80x = 512.86 × 159.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.80x = 81,749.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,749.88/341.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.17

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