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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.35, 518.18 and 183

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.35, 518.18 and 183 is: 274.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.35 : 518.18 = 183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.35/518.18 = 183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.35x = 518.18 × 183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.35x = 94,827.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,827.40/345.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.58

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