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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.58, 517.94 and 150.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.58, 517.94 and 150.34 is: 225.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.58 : 517.94 = 150.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.58/517.94 = 150.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.58x = 517.94 × 150.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.58x = 77,867.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,867.10/345.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.32

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