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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.98, 516.76 and 182.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.98, 516.76 and 182.32 is: 273.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.98 : 516.76 = 182.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.98/516.76 = 182.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.98x = 516.76 × 182.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.98x = 94,215.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,215.68/344.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.10

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