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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.06, 509.41 and 157.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.06, 509.41 and 157.20 is: 235.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.06 : 509.41 = 157.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.06/509.41 = 157.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.06x = 509.41 × 157.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.06x = 80,079.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,079.25/340.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.49

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