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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.52, 518.01 and 152.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.52, 518.01 and 152.74 is: 228.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.52 : 518.01 = 152.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.52/518.01 = 152.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.52x = 518.01 × 152.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.52x = 79,120.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,120.85/345.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.99

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