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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.99, 517.58 and 101.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.99, 517.58 and 101.52 is: 152.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.99 : 517.58 = 101.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.99/517.58 = 101.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.99x = 517.58 × 101.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.99x = 52,543.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,543.72/344.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.30

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