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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.72, 522.96 and 186.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.72, 522.96 and 186.24 is: 279.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.72 : 522.96 = 186.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.72/522.96 = 186.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.72x = 522.96 × 186.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.72x = 97,396.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,396.07/348.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.30

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