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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.55, 516.80 and 101.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.55, 516.80 and 101.08 is: 151.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.55 : 516.80 = 101.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.55/516.80 = 101.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.55x = 516.80 × 101.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.55x = 52,238.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,238.14/344.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.61

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