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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.76, 518.22 and 150.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.76, 518.22 and 150.71 is: 225.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.76 : 518.22 = 150.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.76/518.22 = 150.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.76x = 518.22 × 150.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.76x = 78,098.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,098.35/345.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.88

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