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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.05, 509.68 and 157.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.05, 509.68 and 157.06 is: 235.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.05 : 509.68 = 157.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.05/509.68 = 157.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.05x = 509.68 × 157.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.05x = 80,051.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,051.17/340.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.41

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