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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.14, 517.90 and 152.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.14, 517.90 and 152.76 is: 229.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.14 : 517.90 = 152.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.14/517.90 = 152.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.14x = 517.90 × 152.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.14x = 79,114.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,114.40/345.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.22

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