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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.08, 516.05 and 100.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.08, 516.05 and 100.62 is: 150.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.08 : 516.05 = 100.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.08/516.05 = 100.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.08x = 516.05 × 100.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.08x = 51,924.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,924.95/344.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.91

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