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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.47, 516.30 and 159.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.47, 516.30 and 159.48 is: 239.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.47 : 516.30 = 159.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.47/516.30 = 159.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.47x = 516.30 × 159.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.47x = 82,340.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,340.10/344.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.04

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