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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.06, 522.38 and 181.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.06, 522.38 and 181.39 is: 272.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.06 : 522.38 = 181.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.06/522.38 = 181.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.06x = 522.38 × 181.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.06x = 94,754.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,754.51/348.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.24

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