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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.58, 516.80 and 101.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.58, 516.80 and 101.04 is: 151.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.58 : 516.80 = 101.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.58/516.80 = 101.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.58x = 516.80 × 101.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.58x = 52,216.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,216.97/344.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.54

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