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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.13, 516.15 and 151.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.13, 516.15 and 151.62 is: 227.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.13 : 516.15 = 151.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.13/516.15 = 151.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.13x = 516.15 × 151.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.13x = 78,258.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,258.66/344.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.41

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