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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.85, 513.23 and 159.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.85, 513.23 and 159.14 is: 238.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.85 : 513.23 = 159.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.85/513.23 = 159.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.85x = 513.23 × 159.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.85x = 81,675.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,675.91/341.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.92

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