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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.13, 517.59 and 150.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.13, 517.59 and 150.12 is: 225.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.13 : 517.59 = 150.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.13/517.59 = 150.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.13x = 517.59 × 150.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.13x = 77,700.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,700.61/345.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.14

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