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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.62, 517.02 and 152.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.62, 517.02 and 152.38 is: 228.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.62 : 517.02 = 152.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.62/517.02 = 152.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.62x = 517.02 × 152.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.62x = 78,783.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,783.51/344.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.61

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