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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.04, 517.68 and 152.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.04, 517.68 and 152.64 is: 229.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.04 : 517.68 = 152.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.04/517.68 = 152.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.04x = 517.68 × 152.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.04x = 79,018.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,018.68/345.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.01

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