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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.48, 514.83 and 150.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.48, 514.83 and 150.94 is: 226.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.48 : 514.83 = 150.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.48/514.83 = 150.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.48x = 514.83 × 150.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.48x = 77,708.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,708.44/343.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.24

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