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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.02, 516.06 and 100.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.02, 516.06 and 100.58 is: 150.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.02 : 516.06 = 100.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.02/516.06 = 100.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.02x = 516.06 × 100.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.02x = 51,905.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,905.31/344.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.88

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