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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.04, 521.36 and 181.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.04, 521.36 and 181.25 is: 271.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.04 : 521.36 = 181.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.04/521.36 = 181.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.04x = 521.36 × 181.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.04x = 94,495.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,495.62/348.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.51

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