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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.23, 521.79 and 185.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.23, 521.79 and 185.42 is: 277.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.23 : 521.79 = 185.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.23/521.79 = 185.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.23x = 521.79 × 185.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.23x = 96,747.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,747.69/348.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.83

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