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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.06, 514.11 and 150.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.06, 514.11 and 150.28 is: 225.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.06 : 514.11 = 150.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.06/514.11 = 150.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.06x = 514.11 × 150.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.06x = 77,260.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,260.45/343.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.21

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