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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.94, 517.41 and 101.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.94, 517.41 and 101.48 is: 152.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.94 : 517.41 = 101.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.94/517.41 = 101.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.94x = 517.41 × 101.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.94x = 52,504.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,504.18/344.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.21

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