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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346, 518.72 and 151

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346, 518.72 and 151 is: 226.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346 : 518.72 = 151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346/518.72 = 151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346x = 518.72 × 151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346x = 78,326.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,326.72/346
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.38

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