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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.01, 516.11 and 151.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.01, 516.11 and 151.59 is: 227.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.01 : 516.11 = 151.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.01/516.11 = 151.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.01x = 516.11 × 151.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.01x = 78,236.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,236.36/344.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.42

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