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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.59, 523.38 and 184.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.59, 523.38 and 184.20 is: 276.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.59 : 523.38 = 184.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.59/523.38 = 184.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.59x = 523.38 × 184.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.59x = 96,406.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,406.60/348.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.56

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