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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.89, 517.26 and 101.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.89, 517.26 and 101.35 is: 152.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.89 : 517.26 = 101.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.89/517.26 = 101.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.89x = 517.26 × 101.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.89x = 52,424.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,424.30/344.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.00

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