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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.44, 516.65 and 100.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.44, 516.65 and 100.96 is: 151.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.44 : 516.65 = 100.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.44/516.65 = 100.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.44x = 516.65 × 100.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.44x = 52,159.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,159.19/344.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.43

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