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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.01, 518.99 and 151.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.01, 518.99 and 151.00 is: 226.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.01 : 518.99 = 151.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.01/518.99 = 151.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.01x = 518.99 × 151.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.01x = 78,365.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,365.44/346.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.49

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