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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.95, 513.14 and 159.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.95, 513.14 and 159.31 is: 239.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.95 : 513.14 = 159.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.95/513.14 = 159.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.95x = 513.14 × 159.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.95x = 81,748.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,748.33/341.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.07

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