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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.05, 522.21 and 186.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.05, 522.21 and 186.05 is: 279.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.05 : 522.21 = 186.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.05/522.21 = 186.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.05x = 522.21 × 186.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.05x = 97,157.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,157.17/348.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.15

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