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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.77, 511.52 and 158.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.77, 511.52 and 158.34 is: 237.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.77 : 511.52 = 158.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.77/511.52 = 158.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.77x = 511.52 × 158.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.77x = 80,993.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,993.29/340.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.68

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