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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.86, 517.31 and 101.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.86, 517.31 and 101.38 is: 152.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.86 : 517.31 = 101.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.86/517.31 = 101.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.86x = 517.31 × 101.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.86x = 52,444.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,444.89/344.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.08

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