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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.91, 511.14 and 158.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.91, 511.14 and 158.21 is: 237.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.91 : 511.14 = 158.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.91/511.14 = 158.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.91x = 511.14 × 158.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.91x = 80,867.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,867.41/340.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.21

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