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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.24, 509.92 and 157.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.24, 509.92 and 157.64 is: 236.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.24 : 509.92 = 157.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.24/509.92 = 157.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.24x = 509.92 × 157.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.24x = 80,383.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,383.79/340.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.26

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