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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.44, 519.12 and 183.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.44, 519.12 and 183.32 is: 275.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.44 : 519.12 = 183.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.44/519.12 = 183.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.44x = 519.12 × 183.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.44x = 95,165.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,165.08/345.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.49

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