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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.30, 518.37 and 183.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.30, 518.37 and 183.76 is: 275.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.30 : 518.37 = 183.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.30/518.37 = 183.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.30x = 518.37 × 183.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.30x = 95,255.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,255.67/346.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.07

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