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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.88, 518.88 and 153.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.88, 518.88 and 153.50 is: 230.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.88 : 518.88 = 153.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.88/518.88 = 153.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.88x = 518.88 × 153.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.88x = 79,648.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,648.08/345.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.28

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