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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.22, 516.03 and 113.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.22, 516.03 and 113.05 is: 169.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.22 : 516.03 = 113.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.22/516.03 = 113.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.22x = 516.03 × 113.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.22x = 58,335.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,335.30/344.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.47

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