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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.43, 513.68 and 150.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.43, 513.68 and 150.05 is: 225.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.43 : 513.68 = 150.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.43/513.68 = 150.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.43x = 513.68 × 150.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.43x = 77,078.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,078.22/342.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.09

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