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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.92, 511.31 and 158.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.92, 511.31 and 158.29 is: 237.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.92 : 511.31 = 158.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.92/511.31 = 158.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.92x = 511.31 × 158.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.92x = 80,935.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,935.26/340.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.40

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