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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.89, 511.33 and 158.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.89, 511.33 and 158.26 is: 237.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.89 : 511.33 = 158.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.89/511.33 = 158.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.89x = 511.33 × 158.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.89x = 80,919.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,919.74/340.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.38

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