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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.76, 522.34 and 186.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.76, 522.34 and 186.36 is: 279.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.76 : 522.34 = 186.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.76/522.34 = 186.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.76x = 522.34 × 186.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.76x = 97,343.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,343.28/348.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.11

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