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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.97, 517.36 and 101.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.97, 517.36 and 101.49 is: 152.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.97 : 517.36 = 101.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.97/517.36 = 101.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.97x = 517.36 × 101.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.97x = 52,507.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,507.33/344.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.21

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