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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.08, 509.96 and 157.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.08, 509.96 and 157.24 is: 235.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.08 : 509.96 = 157.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.08/509.96 = 157.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.08x = 509.96 × 157.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.08x = 80,186.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,186.11/340.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.79

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