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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.44, 512.93 and 159.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.44, 512.93 and 159.98 is: 239.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.44 : 512.93 = 159.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.44/512.93 = 159.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.44x = 512.93 × 159.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.44x = 82,056.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,056.38/342.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.63

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