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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.86, 511.10 and 158.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.86, 511.10 and 158.08 is: 237.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.86 : 511.10 = 158.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.86/511.10 = 158.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.86x = 511.10 × 158.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.86x = 80,794.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,794.69/340.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.03

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