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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.85, 511.34 and 158.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.85, 511.34 and 158.13 is: 237.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.85 : 511.34 = 158.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.85/511.34 = 158.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.85x = 511.34 × 158.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.85x = 80,857.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,857.40/340.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.23

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