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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.01, 509.71 and 157.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.01, 509.71 and 157.31 is: 235.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.01 : 509.71 = 157.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.01/509.71 = 157.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.01x = 509.71 × 157.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.01x = 80,182.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,182.48/340.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.82

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