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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.26, 513.03 and 159.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.26, 513.03 and 159.50 is: 239.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.26 : 513.03 = 159.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.26/513.03 = 159.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.26x = 513.03 × 159.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.26x = 81,828.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,828.29/342.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.08

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