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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.88, 517.32 and 149.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.88, 517.32 and 149.72 is: 224.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.88 : 517.32 = 149.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.88/517.32 = 149.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.88x = 517.32 × 149.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.88x = 77,453.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,453.15/344.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.58

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