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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.99, 512.97 and 159.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.99, 512.97 and 159.50 is: 239.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.99 : 512.97 = 159.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.99/512.97 = 159.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.99x = 512.97 × 159.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.99x = 81,819.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,819.40/341.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.25

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