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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.58, 514.28 and 150.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.58, 514.28 and 150.34 is: 225.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.58 : 514.28 = 150.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.58/514.28 = 150.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.58x = 514.28 × 150.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.58x = 77,316.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,316.10/342.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.69

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