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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.66, 516.98 and 88.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.66, 516.98 and 88.16 is: 132.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.66 : 516.98 = 88.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.66/516.98 = 88.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.66x = 516.98 × 88.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.66x = 45,576.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,576.96/344.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.24

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