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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.06, 509.70 and 154.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.06, 509.70 and 154.93 is: 232.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.06 : 509.70 = 154.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.06/509.70 = 154.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.06x = 509.70 × 154.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.06x = 78,966.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,966.55/340.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.22

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