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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.44, 510.68 and 158.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.44, 510.68 and 158.01 is: 237.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.44 : 510.68 = 158.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.44/510.68 = 158.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.44x = 510.68 × 158.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.44x = 80,692.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,692.55/340.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.02

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