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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.30, 516.47 and 159.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.30, 516.47 and 159.12 is: 238.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.30 : 516.47 = 159.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.30/516.47 = 159.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.30x = 516.47 × 159.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.30x = 82,179.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,179.91/344.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.69

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