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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.33, 516.49 and 152.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.33, 516.49 and 152.09 is: 228.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.33 : 516.49 = 152.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.33/516.49 = 152.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.33x = 516.49 × 152.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.33x = 78,549.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,549.62/344.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.13

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