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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.19, 516.30 and 100.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.19, 516.30 and 100.74 is: 151.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.19 : 516.30 = 100.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.19/516.30 = 100.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.19x = 516.30 × 100.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.19x = 52,012.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,012.06/344.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.11

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