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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.48, 519.90 and 151.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.48, 519.90 and 151.48 is: 227.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.48 : 519.90 = 151.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.48/519.90 = 151.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.48x = 519.90 × 151.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.48x = 78,754.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,754.45/346.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.30

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