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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.48, 516.84 and 182.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.48, 516.84 and 182.28 is: 273.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.48 : 516.84 = 182.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.48/516.84 = 182.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.48x = 516.84 × 182.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.48x = 94,209.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,209.60/344.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.48

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