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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.89, 518.90 and 150.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.89, 518.90 and 150.93 is: 226.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.89 : 518.90 = 150.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.89/518.90 = 150.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.89x = 518.90 × 150.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.89x = 78,316.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,316.82/345.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.42

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