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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.44, 510.99 and 157.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.44, 510.99 and 157.87 is: 236.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.44 : 510.99 = 157.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.44/510.99 = 157.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.44x = 510.99 × 157.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.44x = 80,669.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,669.99/340.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.96

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