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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.02, 470.60 and 185.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.02, 470.60 and 185.77 is: 256.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.02 : 470.60 = 185.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.02/470.60 = 185.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.02x = 470.60 × 185.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.02x = 87,423.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,423.36/341.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.36

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