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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.22, 512.93 and 159.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.22, 512.93 and 159.23 is: 238.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.22 : 512.93 = 159.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.22/512.93 = 159.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.22x = 512.93 × 159.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.22x = 81,673.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,673.84/342.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.66

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