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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.20, 513.25 and 157.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.20, 513.25 and 157.05 is: 235.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.20 : 513.25 = 157.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.20/513.25 = 157.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.20x = 513.25 × 157.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.20x = 80,605.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,605.91/342.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.55

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