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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.14, 513.30 and 159.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.14, 513.30 and 159.44 is: 239.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.14 : 513.30 = 159.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.14/513.30 = 159.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.14x = 513.30 × 159.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.14x = 81,840.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,840.55/342.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.20

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