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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.46, 520.63 and 184.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.46, 520.63 and 184.25 is: 276.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.46 : 520.63 = 184.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.46/520.63 = 184.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.46x = 520.63 × 184.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.46x = 95,926.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,926.92/346.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.88

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