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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.66, 515.02 and 158.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.66, 515.02 and 158.33 is: 237.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.66 : 515.02 = 158.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.66/515.02 = 158.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.66x = 515.02 × 158.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.66x = 81,543.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,543.12/343.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.28

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