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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.23, 514.62 and 158.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.23, 514.62 and 158.16 is: 237.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.23 : 514.62 = 158.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.23/514.62 = 158.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.23x = 514.62 × 158.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.23x = 81,392.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,392.30/343.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.14

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