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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.51, 523.17 and 184.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.51, 523.17 and 184.08 is: 276.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.51 : 523.17 = 184.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.51/523.17 = 184.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.51x = 523.17 × 184.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.51x = 96,305.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,305.13/348.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.33

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