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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.68, 511.32 and 158.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.68, 511.32 and 158.22 is: 237.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.68 : 511.32 = 158.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.68/511.32 = 158.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.68x = 511.32 × 158.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.68x = 80,901.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,901.05/340.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.47

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