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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.07, 510.37 and 154.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.07, 510.37 and 154.88 is: 232.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.07 : 510.37 = 154.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.07/510.37 = 154.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.07x = 510.37 × 154.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.07x = 79,045.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,045.08/340.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.44

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