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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.58, 510.80 and 155.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.58, 510.80 and 155.44 is: 233.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.58 : 510.80 = 155.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.58/510.80 = 155.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.58x = 510.80 × 155.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.58x = 79,396.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,396.20/340.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.12

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