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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.85, 511.36 and 158.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.85, 511.36 and 158.37 is: 237.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.85 : 511.36 = 158.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.85/511.36 = 158.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.85x = 511.36 × 158.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.85x = 80,984.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,984.08/340.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.59

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