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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.10, 513.33 and 159.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.10, 513.33 and 159.49 is: 239.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.10 : 513.33 = 159.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.10/513.33 = 159.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.10x = 513.33 × 159.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.10x = 81,871.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,871.00/342.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.32

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