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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.96, 519.03 and 153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.96, 519.03 and 153.72 is: 230.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.96 : 519.03 = 153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.96/519.03 = 153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.96x = 519.03 × 153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.96x = 79,785.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,785.29/345.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.62

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