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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.07, 509.89 and 157.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.07, 509.89 and 157.58 is: 236.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.07 : 509.89 = 157.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.07/509.89 = 157.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.07x = 509.89 × 157.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.07x = 80,345.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,345.92/340.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.27

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