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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.39, 514.04 and 159.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.39, 514.04 and 159.91 is: 240.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.39 : 514.04 = 159.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.39/514.04 = 159.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.39x = 514.04 × 159.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.39x = 82,198.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,198.05/342.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.07

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