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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.30, 516.41 and 100.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.30, 516.41 and 100.81 is: 151.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.30 : 516.41 = 100.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.30/516.41 = 100.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.30x = 516.41 × 100.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.30x = 52,056.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,056.71/344.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.20

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