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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.23, 516.43 and 100.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.23, 516.43 and 100.74 is: 151.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.23 : 516.43 = 100.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.23/516.43 = 100.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.23x = 516.43 × 100.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.23x = 52,022.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,022.32/344.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.13

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