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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.36, 513.40 and 159.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.36, 513.40 and 159.62 is: 239.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.36 : 513.40 = 159.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.36/513.40 = 159.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.36x = 513.40 × 159.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.36x = 81,948.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,948.91/342.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.36

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