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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.77, 511.02 and 158.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.77, 511.02 and 158.12 is: 237.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.77 : 511.02 = 158.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.77/511.02 = 158.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.77x = 511.02 × 158.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.77x = 80,799.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,799.93/340.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.11

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