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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.80, 511.24 and 158.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.80, 511.24 and 158.17 is: 237.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.80 : 511.24 = 158.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.80/511.24 = 158.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.80x = 511.24 × 158.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.80x = 80,859.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,859.48/340.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.26

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