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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.23, 513.12 and 157.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.23, 513.12 and 157.16 is: 235.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.23 : 513.12 = 157.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.23/513.12 = 157.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.23x = 513.12 × 157.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.23x = 80,640.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,640.04/342.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.63

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