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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.76, 517.11 and 101.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.76, 517.11 and 101.26 is: 151.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.76 : 517.11 = 101.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.76/517.11 = 101.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.76x = 517.11 × 101.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.76x = 52,362.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,362.56/344.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.88

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