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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.82, 512.73 and 159.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.82, 512.73 and 159.30 is: 238.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.82 : 512.73 = 159.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.82/512.73 = 159.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.82x = 512.73 × 159.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.82x = 81,677.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,677.89/341.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.95

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