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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.68, 519.78 and 182.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.68, 519.78 and 182.24 is: 273.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.68 : 519.78 = 182.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.68/519.78 = 182.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.68x = 519.78 × 182.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.68x = 94,726.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,726.69/346.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.24

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