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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.48, 519.36 and 184.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.48, 519.36 and 184.12 is: 275.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.48 : 519.36 = 184.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.48/519.36 = 184.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.48x = 519.36 × 184.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.48x = 95,624.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,624.56/346.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.99

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