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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.21, 510.23 and 157.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.21, 510.23 and 157.50 is: 236.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.21 : 510.23 = 157.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.21/510.23 = 157.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.21x = 510.23 × 157.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.21x = 80,361.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,361.62/340.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.21

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