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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.59, 511.05 and 158.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.59, 511.05 and 158.11 is: 237.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.59 : 511.05 = 158.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.59/511.05 = 158.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.59x = 511.05 × 158.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.59x = 80,802.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,802.75/340.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.25

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