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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.49, 516.73 and 152.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.49, 516.73 and 152.11 is: 228.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.49 : 516.73 = 152.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.49/516.73 = 152.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.49x = 516.73 × 152.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.49x = 78,600.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,600.71/344.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.17

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