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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.30, 519.16 and 151.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.30, 519.16 and 151.16 is: 226.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.30 : 519.16 = 151.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.30/519.16 = 151.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.30x = 519.16 × 151.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.30x = 78,476.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,476.23/346.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.61

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