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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.96, 517.53 and 152.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.96, 517.53 and 152.72 is: 229.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.96 : 517.53 = 152.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.96/517.53 = 152.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.96x = 517.53 × 152.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.96x = 79,034.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,034.59/344.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.12

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