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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.63, 513.96 and 150.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.63, 513.96 and 150.25 is: 225.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.63 : 513.96 = 150.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.63/513.96 = 150.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.63x = 513.96 × 150.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.63x = 77,222.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,222.49/342.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.38

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