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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.85, 470.36 and 185.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.85, 470.36 and 185.60 is: 256.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.85 : 470.36 = 185.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.85/470.36 = 185.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.85x = 470.36 × 185.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.85x = 87,298.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,298.82/340.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.12

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