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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.56, 516.78 and 101.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.56, 516.78 and 101.02 is: 151.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.56 : 516.78 = 101.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.56/516.78 = 101.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.56x = 516.78 × 101.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.56x = 52,205.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,205.12/344.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.51

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