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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.93, 517.42 and 101.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.93, 517.42 and 101.47 is: 152.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.93 : 517.42 = 101.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.93/517.42 = 101.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.93x = 517.42 × 101.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.93x = 52,502.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,502.61/344.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.21

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