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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.96, 512.42 and 159.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.96, 512.42 and 159.32 is: 238.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.96 : 512.42 = 159.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.96/512.42 = 159.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.96x = 512.42 × 159.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.96x = 81,638.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,638.75/341.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.74

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