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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.89, 516.73 and 182.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.89, 516.73 and 182.22 is: 273.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.89 : 516.73 = 182.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.89/516.73 = 182.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.89x = 516.73 × 182.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.89x = 94,155.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,155.50/344.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.00

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