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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.90, 513.12 and 159.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.90, 513.12 and 159.32 is: 239.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.90 : 513.12 = 159.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.90/513.12 = 159.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.90x = 513.12 × 159.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.90x = 81,747.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,747.71/341.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.10

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