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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.60, 522.28 and 185.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.60, 522.28 and 185.78 is: 278.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.60 : 522.28 = 185.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.60/522.28 = 185.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.60x = 522.28 × 185.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.60x = 97,029.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,029.18/348.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.34

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