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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.94, 518.88 and 150.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.94, 518.88 and 150.88 is: 226.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.94 : 518.88 = 150.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.94/518.88 = 150.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.94x = 518.88 × 150.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.94x = 78,288.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,288.61/345.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.31

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