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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.63, 517.02 and 101.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.63, 517.02 and 101.15 is: 151.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.63 : 517.02 = 101.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.63/517.02 = 101.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.63x = 517.02 × 101.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.63x = 52,296.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,296.57/344.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.75

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