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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.41, 514.76 and 150.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.41, 514.76 and 150.81 is: 226.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.41 : 514.76 = 150.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.41/514.76 = 150.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.41x = 514.76 × 150.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.41x = 77,630.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,630.20/343.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.06

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