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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.61, 518.29 and 150.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.61, 518.29 and 150.60 is: 225.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.61 : 518.29 = 150.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.61/518.29 = 150.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.61x = 518.29 × 150.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.61x = 78,054.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,054.47/345.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.85

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