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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.86, 470.38 and 191.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.86, 470.38 and 191.46 is: 264.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.86 : 470.38 = 191.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.86/470.38 = 191.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.86x = 470.38 × 191.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.86x = 90,058.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,058.31/340.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.21

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