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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.65, 510.84 and 158.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.65, 510.84 and 158.01 is: 236.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.65 : 510.84 = 158.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.65/510.84 = 158.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.65x = 510.84 × 158.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.65x = 80,717.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,717.83/340.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.95

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