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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.24, 513.36 and 159.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.24, 513.36 and 159.72 is: 239.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.24 : 513.36 = 159.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.24/513.36 = 159.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.24x = 513.36 × 159.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.24x = 81,993.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,993.86/342.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.58

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