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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.95, 517.43 and 101.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.95, 517.43 and 101.50 is: 152.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.95 : 517.43 = 101.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.95/517.43 = 101.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.95x = 517.43 × 101.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.95x = 52,518.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,518.11/344.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.25

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