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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.65, 513.36 and 159.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.65, 513.36 and 159.80 is: 239.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.65 : 513.36 = 159.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.65/513.36 = 159.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.65x = 513.36 × 159.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.65x = 82,032.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,032.36/342.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.40

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