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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.46, 519.54 and 184.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.46, 519.54 and 184.11 is: 276.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.46 : 519.54 = 184.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.46/519.54 = 184.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.46x = 519.54 × 184.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.46x = 95,652.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,652.51/346.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.09

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