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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.29, 517.77 and 150.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.29, 517.77 and 150.28 is: 225.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.29 : 517.77 = 150.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.29/517.77 = 150.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.29x = 517.77 × 150.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.29x = 77,809.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,809.18/345.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.35

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