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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.67, 517.04 and 101.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.67, 517.04 and 101.22 is: 151.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.67 : 517.04 = 101.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.67/517.04 = 101.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.67x = 517.04 × 101.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.67x = 52,334.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,334.28/344.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.84

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