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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.22, 510.29 and 157.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.22, 510.29 and 157.50 is: 236.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.22 : 510.29 = 157.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.22/510.29 = 157.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.22x = 510.29 × 157.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.22x = 80,369.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,369.89/340.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.23

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