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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.35, 517.62 and 150.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.35, 517.62 and 150.51 is: 225.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.35 : 517.62 = 150.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.35/517.62 = 150.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.35x = 517.62 × 150.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.35x = 77,909.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,909.49/345.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.59

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