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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.46, 516.77 and 100.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.46, 516.77 and 100.98 is: 151.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.46 : 516.77 = 100.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.46/516.77 = 100.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.46x = 516.77 × 100.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.46x = 52,183.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,183.43/344.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.49

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