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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.61, 518.21 and 150.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.61, 518.21 and 150.47 is: 225.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.61 : 518.21 = 150.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.61/518.21 = 150.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.61x = 518.21 × 150.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.61x = 77,971.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,971.72/345.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.61

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