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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.80, 511 and 157.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.80, 511 and 157.84 is: 236.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.80 : 511 = 157.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.80/511 = 157.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.80x = 511 × 157.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.80x = 80,656.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,656.24/340.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.67

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