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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.03, 509.98 and 157.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.03, 509.98 and 157.38 is: 236.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.03 : 509.98 = 157.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.03/509.98 = 157.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.03x = 509.98 × 157.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.03x = 80,260.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,260.65/340.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.04

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