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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.46, 518.14 and 150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.46, 518.14 and 150.50 is: 225.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.46 : 518.14 = 150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.46/518.14 = 150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.46x = 518.14 × 150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.46x = 77,980.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,980.07/345.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.73

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