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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.01, 513.29 and 159.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.01, 513.29 and 159.31 is: 239.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.01 : 513.29 = 159.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.01/513.29 = 159.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.01x = 513.29 × 159.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.01x = 81,771.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,771.43/342.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.09

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