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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.82, 511.39 and 158.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.82, 511.39 and 158.12 is: 237.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.82 : 511.39 = 158.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.82/511.39 = 158.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.82x = 511.39 × 158.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.82x = 80,860.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,860.99/340.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.25

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