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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.32, 516.06 and 152.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.32, 516.06 and 152.08 is: 227.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.32 : 516.06 = 152.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.32/516.06 = 152.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.32x = 516.06 × 152.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.32x = 78,482.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,482.40/344.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.93

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