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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.41, 521.43 and 185.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.41, 521.43 and 185.23 is: 278.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.41 : 521.43 = 185.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.41/521.43 = 185.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.41x = 521.43 × 185.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.41x = 96,584.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,584.48/347.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.01

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