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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.59, 519.72 and 184.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.59, 519.72 and 184.23 is: 276.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.59 : 519.72 = 184.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.59/519.72 = 184.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.59x = 519.72 × 184.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.59x = 95,748.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,748.02/346.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.26

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