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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.94, 517.43 and 101.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.94, 517.43 and 101.49 is: 152.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.94 : 517.43 = 101.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.94/517.43 = 101.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.94x = 517.43 × 101.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.94x = 52,513.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,513.46/344.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.24

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