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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.73, 517.11 and 101.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.73, 517.11 and 101.22 is: 151.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.73 : 517.11 = 101.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.73/517.11 = 101.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.73x = 517.11 × 101.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.73x = 52,341.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,341.87/344.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.83

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