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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.12, 515.88 and 151.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.12, 515.88 and 151.52 is: 227.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.12 : 515.88 = 151.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.12/515.88 = 151.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.12x = 515.88 × 151.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.12x = 78,166.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,166.14/344.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.15

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