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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.24, 517.95 and 150.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.24, 517.95 and 150.24 is: 225.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.24 : 517.95 = 150.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.24/517.95 = 150.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.24x = 517.95 × 150.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.24x = 77,816.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,816.81/345.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.40

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