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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.81, 470.32 and 185.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.81, 470.32 and 185.56 is: 256.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.81 : 470.32 = 185.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.81/470.32 = 185.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.81x = 470.32 × 185.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.81x = 87,272.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,272.58/340.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.07

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