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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.88, 518.70 and 153.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.88, 518.70 and 153.16 is: 229.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.88 : 518.70 = 153.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.88/518.70 = 153.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.88x = 518.70 × 153.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.88x = 79,444.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,444.09/345.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.69

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