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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.75, 518.72 and 150.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.75, 518.72 and 150.81 is: 226.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.75 : 518.72 = 150.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.75/518.72 = 150.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.75x = 518.72 × 150.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.75x = 78,227.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,227.41/345.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.25

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