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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.30, 513.02 and 159.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.30, 513.02 and 159.60 is: 239.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.30 : 513.02 = 159.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.30/513.02 = 159.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.30x = 513.02 × 159.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.30x = 81,877.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,877.99/342.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.20

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