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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340, 509.82 and 157.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340, 509.82 and 157.21 is: 235.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340 : 509.82 = 157.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340/509.82 = 157.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340x = 509.82 × 157.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340x = 80,148.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,148.80/340
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.73

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