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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.26, 509.91 and 157.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.26, 509.91 and 157.20 is: 235.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.26 : 509.91 = 157.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.26/509.91 = 157.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.26x = 509.91 × 157.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.26x = 80,157.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,157.85/340.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.58

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