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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.09, 516.18 and 100.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.09, 516.18 and 100.67 is: 151.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.09 : 516.18 = 100.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.09/516.18 = 100.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.09x = 516.18 × 100.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.09x = 51,961.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,961.26/344.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.01

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