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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.85, 523.23 and 184.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.85, 523.23 and 184.25 is: 276.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.85 : 523.23 = 184.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.85/523.23 = 184.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.85x = 523.23 × 184.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.85x = 96,404.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,404.13/348.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.35

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