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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.88, 522.72 and 186.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.88, 522.72 and 186.40 is: 279.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.88 : 522.72 = 186.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.88/522.72 = 186.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.88x = 522.72 × 186.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.88x = 97,435.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,435.01/348.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.28

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