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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.49, 510.93 and 157.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.49, 510.93 and 157.97 is: 237.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.49 : 510.93 = 157.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.49/510.93 = 157.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.49x = 510.93 × 157.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.49x = 80,709.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,709.06/340.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.04

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