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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.97, 511.92 and 158.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.97, 511.92 and 158.27 is: 237.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.97 : 511.92 = 158.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.97/511.92 = 158.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.97x = 511.92 × 158.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.97x = 81,021.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,021.58/340.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.62

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