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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.92, 511.26 and 158.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.92, 511.26 and 158.46 is: 237.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.92 : 511.26 = 158.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.92/511.26 = 158.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.92x = 511.26 × 158.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.92x = 81,014.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,014.26/340.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.63

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