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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.40, 513.48 and 159.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.40, 513.48 and 159.76 is: 239.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.40 : 513.48 = 159.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.40/513.48 = 159.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.40x = 513.48 × 159.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.40x = 82,033.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,033.56/342.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.58

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