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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.44, 513.26 and 159.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.44, 513.26 and 159.44 is: 238.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.44 : 513.26 = 159.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.44/513.26 = 159.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.44x = 513.26 × 159.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.44x = 81,834.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,834.17/342.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.97

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