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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.28, 521.32 and 185.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.28, 521.32 and 185.28 is: 278.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.28 : 521.32 = 185.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.28/521.32 = 185.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.28x = 521.32 × 185.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.28x = 96,590.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,590.17/347.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.13

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