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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.24, 516.37 and 100.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.24, 516.37 and 100.74 is: 151.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.24 : 516.37 = 100.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.24/516.37 = 100.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.24x = 516.37 × 100.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.24x = 52,019.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,019.11/344.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.11

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