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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.88, 517.38 and 152.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.88, 517.38 and 152.50 is: 228.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.88 : 517.38 = 152.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.88/517.38 = 152.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.88x = 517.38 × 152.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.88x = 78,900.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,900.45/344.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.78

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