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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.72, 511.20 and 158.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.72, 511.20 and 158.08 is: 237.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.72 : 511.20 = 158.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.72/511.20 = 158.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.72x = 511.20 × 158.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.72x = 80,810.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,810.50/340.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.18

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