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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.09, 513.02 and 156.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.09, 513.02 and 156.98 is: 235.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.09 : 513.02 = 156.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.09/513.02 = 156.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.09x = 513.02 × 156.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.09x = 80,530.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,530.53/342.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.41

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