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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.73, 518.19 and 150.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.73, 518.19 and 150.58 is: 225.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.73 : 518.19 = 150.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.73/518.19 = 150.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.73x = 518.19 × 150.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.73x = 78,029.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,029.05/345.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.69

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