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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.26, 513.38 and 150.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.26, 513.38 and 150.02 is: 225.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.26 : 513.38 = 150.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.26/513.38 = 150.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.26x = 513.38 × 150.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.26x = 77,017.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,017.27/342.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.03

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