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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.97, 511.07 and 157.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.97, 511.07 and 157.97 is: 236.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.97 : 511.07 = 157.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.97/511.07 = 157.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.97x = 511.07 × 157.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.97x = 80,730.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,730.38/340.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.77

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