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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.48, 518.40 and 150.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.48, 518.40 and 150.48 is: 225.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.48 : 518.40 = 150.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.48/518.40 = 150.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.48x = 518.40 × 150.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.48x = 78,008.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,008.83/345.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.80

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