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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.39, 516.67 and 100.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.39, 516.67 and 100.91 is: 151.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.39 : 516.67 = 100.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.39/516.67 = 100.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.39x = 516.67 × 100.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.39x = 52,138.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,138.21/344.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.40

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