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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.85, 512.87 and 159.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.85, 512.87 and 159.37 is: 239.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.85 : 512.87 = 159.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.85/512.87 = 159.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.85x = 512.87 × 159.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.85x = 81,734.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,734.01/341.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.09

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