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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.08, 520.80 and 184.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.08, 520.80 and 184.72 is: 277.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.08 : 520.80 = 184.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.08/520.80 = 184.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.08x = 520.80 × 184.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.08x = 96,202.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,202.18/347.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.18

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