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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.68, 511.20 and 158.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.68, 511.20 and 158.04 is: 237.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.68 : 511.20 = 158.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.68/511.20 = 158.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.68x = 511.20 × 158.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.68x = 80,790.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,790.05/340.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.14

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