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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.23, 519.48 and 183.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.23, 519.48 and 183.87 is: 275.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.23 : 519.48 = 183.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.23/519.48 = 183.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.23x = 519.48 × 183.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.23x = 95,516.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,516.79/346.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.88

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