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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.26, 518.03 and 152.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.26, 518.03 and 152.75 is: 229.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.26 : 518.03 = 152.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.26/518.03 = 152.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.26x = 518.03 × 152.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.26x = 79,129.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,129.08/345.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.19

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