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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.52, 518.50 and 150.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.52, 518.50 and 150.51 is: 225.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.52 : 518.50 = 150.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.52/518.50 = 150.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.52x = 518.50 × 150.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.52x = 78,038.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,038.65/345.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.86

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