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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.09, 509.88 and 157.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.09, 509.88 and 157.63 is: 236.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.09 : 509.88 = 157.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.09/509.88 = 157.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.09x = 509.88 × 157.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.09x = 80,372.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,372.38/340.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.33

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