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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.07, 518.87 and 151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.07, 518.87 and 151.20 is: 226.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.07 : 518.87 = 151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.07/518.87 = 151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.07x = 518.87 × 151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.07x = 78,453.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,453.52/346.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.70

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