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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.89, 511.13 and 158.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.89, 511.13 and 158.45 is: 237.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.89 : 511.13 = 158.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.89/511.13 = 158.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.89x = 511.13 × 158.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.89x = 80,985.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,985.20/340.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.57

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