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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.04, 517.62 and 150.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.04, 517.62 and 150.16 is: 225.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.04 : 517.62 = 150.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.04/517.62 = 150.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.04x = 517.62 × 150.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.04x = 77,725.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,725.82/345.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.27

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