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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.63, 516.95 and 88.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.63, 516.95 and 88.13 is: 132.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.63 : 516.95 = 88.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.63/516.95 = 88.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.63x = 516.95 × 88.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.63x = 45,558.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,558.80/344.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.20

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