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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.71, 517.08 and 101.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.71, 517.08 and 101.26 is: 151.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.71 : 517.08 = 101.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.71/517.08 = 101.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.71x = 517.08 × 101.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.71x = 52,359.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,359.52/344.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.89

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