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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.48, 521.34 and 185.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.48, 521.34 and 185.28 is: 277.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.48 : 521.34 = 185.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.48/521.34 = 185.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.48x = 521.34 × 185.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.48x = 96,593.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,593.88/347.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.98

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