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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.19, 516.50 and 151.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.19, 516.50 and 151.82 is: 227.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.19 : 516.50 = 151.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.19/516.50 = 151.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.19x = 516.50 × 151.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.19x = 78,411.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,411.69/344.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.82

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