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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.11, 513.20 and 159.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.11, 513.20 and 159.41 is: 239.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.11 : 513.20 = 159.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.11/513.20 = 159.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.11x = 513.20 × 159.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.11x = 81,809.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,809.70/342.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.13

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