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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.72, 517.32 and 152.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.72, 517.32 and 152.48 is: 228.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.72 : 517.32 = 152.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.72/517.32 = 152.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.72x = 517.32 × 152.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.72x = 78,880.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,880.95/344.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.83

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