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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.41, 509.86 and 157.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.41, 509.86 and 157.25 is: 235.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.41 : 509.86 = 157.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.41/509.86 = 157.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.41x = 509.86 × 157.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.41x = 80,176.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,176.96/340.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.53

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