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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.01, 515.92 and 100.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.01, 515.92 and 100.54 is: 150.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.01 : 515.92 = 100.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.01/515.92 = 100.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.01x = 515.92 × 100.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.01x = 51,870.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,870.60/344.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.78

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