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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.86, 511.12 and 158.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.86, 511.12 and 158.14 is: 237.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.86 : 511.12 = 158.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.86/511.12 = 158.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.86x = 511.12 × 158.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.86x = 80,828.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,828.52/340.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.13

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