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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.52, 516.84 and 133.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.52, 516.84 and 133.44 is: 200.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.52 : 516.84 = 133.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.52/516.84 = 133.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.52x = 516.84 × 133.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.52x = 68,967.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,967.13/344.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.18

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