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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.91, 514.73 and 150.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.91, 514.73 and 150.67 is: 226.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.91 : 514.73 = 150.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.91/514.73 = 150.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.91x = 514.73 × 150.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.91x = 77,554.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,554.37/342.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.17

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