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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.23, 516.20 and 100.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.23, 516.20 and 100.67 is: 150.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.23 : 516.20 = 100.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.23/516.20 = 100.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.23x = 516.20 × 100.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.23x = 51,962.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,962.77/344.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.95

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