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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.01, 522.35 and 185.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.01, 522.35 and 185.81 is: 278.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.01 : 522.35 = 185.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.01/522.35 = 185.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.01x = 522.35 × 185.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.01x = 97,057.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,057.01/348.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.89

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