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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.91, 511.40 and 158.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.91, 511.40 and 158.36 is: 237.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.91 : 511.40 = 158.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.91/511.40 = 158.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.91x = 511.40 × 158.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.91x = 80,981.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,981.96/340.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.55

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