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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.61, 518.36 and 153.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.61, 518.36 and 153.19 is: 229.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.61 : 518.36 = 153.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.61/518.36 = 153.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.61x = 518.36 × 153.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.61x = 79,406.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,406.66/345.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.76

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