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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.10, 517.48 and 150.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.10, 517.48 and 150.08 is: 225.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.10 : 517.48 = 150.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.10/517.48 = 150.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.10x = 517.48 × 150.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.10x = 77,663.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,663.40/345.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.05

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