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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.07, 513.41 and 159.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.07, 513.41 and 159.57 is: 239.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.07 : 513.41 = 159.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.07/513.41 = 159.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.07x = 513.41 × 159.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.07x = 81,923.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,923.55/342.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.49

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