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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.49, 523.01 and 184.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.49, 523.01 and 184.14 is: 276.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.49 : 523.01 = 184.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.49/523.01 = 184.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.49x = 523.01 × 184.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.49x = 96,306.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,306.49/348.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.36

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