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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.32, 516.06 and 159.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.32, 516.06 and 159.19 is: 238.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.32 : 516.06 = 159.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.32/516.06 = 159.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.32x = 516.06 × 159.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.32x = 82,149.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,149.01/344.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.59

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