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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.92, 514.62 and 150.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.92, 514.62 and 150.44 is: 225.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.92 : 514.62 = 150.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.92/514.62 = 150.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.92x = 514.62 × 150.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.92x = 77,419.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,419.43/342.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.77

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