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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.60, 517.16 and 152.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.60, 517.16 and 152.36 is: 228.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.60 : 517.16 = 152.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.60/517.16 = 152.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.60x = 517.16 × 152.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.60x = 78,794.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,794.50/344.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.65

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