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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.01, 514.52 and 150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.01, 514.52 and 150.50 is: 225.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.01 : 514.52 = 150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.01/514.52 = 150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.01x = 514.52 × 150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.01x = 77,435.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,435.26/343.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.75

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