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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.36, 516.56 and 100.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.36, 516.56 and 100.88 is: 151.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.36 : 516.56 = 100.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.36/516.56 = 100.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.36x = 516.56 × 100.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.36x = 52,110.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,110.57/344.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.33

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