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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.82, 516.81 and 152.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.82, 516.81 and 152.22 is: 228.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.82 : 516.81 = 152.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.82/516.81 = 152.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.82x = 516.81 × 152.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.82x = 78,668.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,668.82/344.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.14

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