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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.52, 510.46 and 157.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.52, 510.46 and 157.82 is: 236.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.52 : 510.46 = 157.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.52/510.46 = 157.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.52x = 510.46 × 157.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.52x = 80,560.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,560.80/340.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.58

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