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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.72, 513.90 and 150.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.72, 513.90 and 150.12 is: 225.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.72 : 513.90 = 150.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.72/513.90 = 150.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.72x = 513.90 × 150.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.72x = 77,146.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,146.67/342.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.10

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