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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.29, 510.44 and 157.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.29, 510.44 and 157.59 is: 236.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.29 : 510.44 = 157.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.29/510.44 = 157.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.29x = 510.44 × 157.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.29x = 80,439.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,439.45/340.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.39

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