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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.35, 513.23 and 157.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.35, 513.23 and 157.19 is: 235.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.35 : 513.23 = 157.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.35/513.23 = 157.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.35x = 513.23 × 157.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.35x = 80,672.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,672.95/342.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.65

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