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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.21, 522.16 and 185.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.21, 522.16 and 185.86 is: 278.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.21 : 522.16 = 185.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.21/522.16 = 185.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.21x = 522.16 × 185.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.21x = 97,048.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,048.66/348.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.71

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