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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.60, 522.36 and 185.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.60, 522.36 and 185.79 is: 278.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.60 : 522.36 = 185.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.60/522.36 = 185.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.60x = 522.36 × 185.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.60x = 97,049.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,049.26/348.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.40

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