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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.25, 516.51 and 152.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.25, 516.51 and 152.01 is: 228.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.25 : 516.51 = 152.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.25/516.51 = 152.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.25x = 516.51 × 152.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.25x = 78,514.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,514.69/344.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.07

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