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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.81, 512.37 and 159.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.81, 512.37 and 159.04 is: 238.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.81 : 512.37 = 159.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.81/512.37 = 159.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.81x = 512.37 × 159.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.81x = 81,486.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,486.04/341.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.40

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