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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.42, 516.30 and 182.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.42, 516.30 and 182.22 is: 273.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.42 : 516.30 = 182.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.42/516.30 = 182.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.42x = 516.30 × 182.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.42x = 94,080.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,080.19/344.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.16

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