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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.94, 517.30 and 101.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.94, 517.30 and 101.40 is: 152.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.94 : 517.30 = 101.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.94/517.30 = 101.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.94x = 517.30 × 101.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.94x = 52,454.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,454.22/344.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.07

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