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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.81, 513.82 and 157.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.81, 513.82 and 157.68 is: 236.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.81 : 513.82 = 157.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.81/513.82 = 157.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.81x = 513.82 × 157.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.81x = 81,019.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,019.14/342.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.34

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