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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.88, 470.41 and 185.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.88, 470.41 and 185.63 is: 256.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.88 : 470.41 = 185.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.88/470.41 = 185.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.88x = 470.41 × 185.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.88x = 87,319.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,319.39/340.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.16

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