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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.30, 518.16 and 183.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.30, 518.16 and 183.12 is: 274.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.30 : 518.16 = 183.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.30/518.16 = 183.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.30x = 518.16 × 183.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.30x = 94,885.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,885.46/345.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.79

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