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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.10, 516.12 and 100.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.10, 516.12 and 100.64 is: 150.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.10 : 516.12 = 100.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.10/516.12 = 100.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.10x = 516.12 × 100.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.10x = 51,943.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,943.80/344.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.96

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