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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.87, 511.44 and 158.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.87, 511.44 and 158.32 is: 237.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.87 : 511.44 = 158.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.87/511.44 = 158.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.87x = 511.44 × 158.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.87x = 80,971.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,971.18/340.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.54

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