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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.07, 513.24 and 159.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.07, 513.24 and 159.37 is: 239.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.07 : 513.24 = 159.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.07/513.24 = 159.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.07x = 513.24 × 159.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.07x = 81,795.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,795.06/342.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.12

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