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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.47, 510.89 and 157.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.47, 510.89 and 157.82 is: 236.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.47 : 510.89 = 157.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.47/510.89 = 157.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.47x = 510.89 × 157.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.47x = 80,625.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,625.32/340.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.81

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