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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.23, 513.11 and 159.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.23, 513.11 and 159.52 is: 239.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.23 : 513.11 = 159.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.23/513.11 = 159.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.23x = 513.11 × 159.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.23x = 81,851.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,851.31/342.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.17

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