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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.40, 516.67 and 100.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.40, 516.67 and 100.90 is: 151.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.40 : 516.67 = 100.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.40/516.67 = 100.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.40x = 516.67 × 100.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.40x = 52,131.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,131.50/344.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.37

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