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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.95, 512.81 and 159.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.95, 512.81 and 159.16 is: 238.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.95 : 512.81 = 159.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.95/512.81 = 159.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.95x = 512.81 × 159.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.95x = 81,616.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,616.28/341.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.68

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