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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.53, 517.97 and 150.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.53, 517.97 and 150.41 is: 225.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.53 : 517.97 = 150.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.53/517.97 = 150.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.53x = 517.97 × 150.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.53x = 77,907.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,907.87/345.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.47

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