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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.76, 517.28 and 152.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.76, 517.28 and 152.25 is: 228.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.76 : 517.28 = 152.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.76/517.28 = 152.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.76x = 517.28 × 152.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.76x = 78,755.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,755.12/344.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.43

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