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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.47, 510.87 and 157.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.47, 510.87 and 157.83 is: 236.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.47 : 510.87 = 157.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.47/510.87 = 157.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.47x = 510.87 × 157.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.47x = 80,632.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,632.16/340.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.83

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