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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.80, 519.60 and 184.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.80, 519.60 and 184.80 is: 276.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.80 : 519.60 = 184.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.80/519.60 = 184.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.80x = 519.60 × 184.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.80x = 96,022.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,022.08/346.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.88

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