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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.23, 510.42 and 157.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.23, 510.42 and 157.65 is: 236.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.23 : 510.42 = 157.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.23/510.42 = 157.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.23x = 510.42 × 157.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.23x = 80,467.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,467.71/340.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.51

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