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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.94, 516.69 and 152.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.94, 516.69 and 152.70 is: 228.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.94 : 516.69 = 152.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.94/516.69 = 152.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.94x = 516.69 × 152.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.94x = 78,898.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,898.56/344.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.73

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