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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.99, 516.16 and 158.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.99, 516.16 and 158.89 is: 238.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.99 : 516.16 = 158.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.99/516.16 = 158.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.99x = 516.16 × 158.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.99x = 82,010.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,010.19/343.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.41

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