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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.03, 516.04 and 100.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.03, 516.04 and 100.55 is: 150.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.03 : 516.04 = 100.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.03/516.04 = 100.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.03x = 516.04 × 100.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.03x = 51,887.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,887.82/344.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.83

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