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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.40, 516.64 and 100.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.40, 516.64 and 100.96 is: 151.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.40 : 516.64 = 100.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.40/516.64 = 100.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.40x = 516.64 × 100.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.40x = 52,159.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,159.97/344.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.45

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