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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.20, 513.36 and 157.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.20, 513.36 and 157.11 is: 235.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.20 : 513.36 = 157.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.20/513.36 = 157.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.20x = 513.36 × 157.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.20x = 80,653.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,653.20/342.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.69

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