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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.30, 521.37 and 185.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.30, 521.37 and 185.76 is: 278.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.30 : 521.37 = 185.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.30/521.37 = 185.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.30x = 521.37 × 185.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.30x = 96,849.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,849.69/348.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.06

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