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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.38, 521.25 and 185.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.38, 521.25 and 185.38 is: 278.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.38 : 521.25 = 185.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.38/521.25 = 185.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.38x = 521.25 × 185.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.38x = 96,629.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,629.33/347.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.17

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