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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.71, 523.35 and 184.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.71, 523.35 and 184.24 is: 276.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.71 : 523.35 = 184.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.71/523.35 = 184.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.71x = 523.35 × 184.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.71x = 96,422.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,422.00/348.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.51

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