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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.28, 516.66 and 151.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.28, 516.66 and 151.80 is: 227.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.28 : 516.66 = 151.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.28/516.66 = 151.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.28x = 516.66 × 151.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.28x = 78,428.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,428.99/344.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.81

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