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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.50, 517.02 and 182.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.50, 517.02 and 182.24 is: 273.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.50 : 517.02 = 182.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.50/517.02 = 182.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.50x = 517.02 × 182.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.50x = 94,221.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,221.72/344.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.50

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