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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.26, 510.18 and 157.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.26, 510.18 and 157.55 is: 236.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.26 : 510.18 = 157.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.26/510.18 = 157.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.26x = 510.18 × 157.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.26x = 80,376.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,376.31/340.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.22

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