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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.68, 518.68 and 153.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.68, 518.68 and 153.36 is: 230.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.68 : 518.68 = 153.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.68/518.68 = 153.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.68x = 518.68 × 153.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.68x = 79,544.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,544.76/345.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.11

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