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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.09, 510.33 and 157.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.09, 510.33 and 157.57 is: 236.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.09 : 510.33 = 157.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.09/510.33 = 157.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.09x = 510.33 × 157.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.09x = 80,412.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,412.70/340.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.45

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