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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.21, 520.26 and 184.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.21, 520.26 and 184.01 is: 276.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.21 : 520.26 = 184.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.21/520.26 = 184.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.21x = 520.26 × 184.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.21x = 95,733.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,733.04/346.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.52

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