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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.75, 511.17 and 155.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.75, 511.17 and 155.62 is: 233.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.75 : 511.17 = 155.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.75/511.17 = 155.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.75x = 511.17 × 155.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.75x = 79,548.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,548.28/340.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.45

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