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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.97, 517.55 and 101.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.97, 517.55 and 101.52 is: 152.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.97 : 517.55 = 101.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.97/517.55 = 101.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.97x = 517.55 × 101.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.97x = 52,541.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,541.17/344.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.31

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