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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.40, 510.36 and 157.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.40, 510.36 and 157.60 is: 236.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.40 : 510.36 = 157.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.40/510.36 = 157.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.40x = 510.36 × 157.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.40x = 80,432.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,432.74/340.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.29

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