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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.07, 516.03 and 100.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.07, 516.03 and 100.59 is: 150.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.07 : 516.03 = 100.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.07/516.03 = 100.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.07x = 516.03 × 100.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.07x = 51,907.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,907.46/344.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.86

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