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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.44, 516.58 and 100.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.44, 516.58 and 100.92 is: 151.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.44 : 516.58 = 100.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.44/516.58 = 100.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.44x = 516.58 × 100.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.44x = 52,133.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,133.25/344.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.36

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