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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.98, 515.49 and 158.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.98, 515.49 and 158.65 is: 237.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.98 : 515.49 = 158.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.98/515.49 = 158.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.98x = 515.49 × 158.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.98x = 81,782.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,782.49/343.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.75

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