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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.48, 519.80 and 151.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.48, 519.80 and 151.38 is: 227.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.48 : 519.80 = 151.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.48/519.80 = 151.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.48x = 519.80 × 151.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.48x = 78,687.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,687.32/346.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.10

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