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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.89, 510.72 and 157.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.89, 510.72 and 157.83 is: 236.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.89 : 510.72 = 157.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.89/510.72 = 157.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.89x = 510.72 × 157.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.89x = 80,606.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,606.94/340.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.46

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