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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.69, 514.02 and 150.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.69, 514.02 and 150.25 is: 225.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.69 : 514.02 = 150.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.69/514.02 = 150.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.69x = 514.02 × 150.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.69x = 77,230.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,230.75/342.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.37

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