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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.14, 510.30 and 157.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.14, 510.30 and 157.50 is: 236.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.14 : 510.30 = 157.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.14/510.30 = 157.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.14x = 510.30 × 157.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.14x = 80,372.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,372.25/340.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.29

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