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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.59, 516.94 and 101.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.59, 516.94 and 101.09 is: 151.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.59 : 516.94 = 101.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.59/516.94 = 101.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.59x = 516.94 × 101.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.59x = 52,254.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,254.63/344.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.64

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