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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.20, 513.38 and 159.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.20, 513.38 and 159.50 is: 239.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.20 : 513.38 = 159.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.20/513.38 = 159.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.20x = 513.38 × 159.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.20x = 81,883.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,883.31/342.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.28

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