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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.04, 509.94 and 157.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.04, 509.94 and 157.40 is: 236.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.04 : 509.94 = 157.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.04/509.94 = 157.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.04x = 509.94 × 157.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.04x = 80,264.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,264.56/340.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.04

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