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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.18, 513.40 and 157.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.18, 513.40 and 157.00 is: 235.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.18 : 513.40 = 157.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.18/513.40 = 157.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.18x = 513.40 × 157.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.18x = 80,602.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,602.12/342.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.55

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