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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.03, 470.62 and 185.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.03, 470.62 and 185.78 is: 256.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.03 : 470.62 = 185.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.03/470.62 = 185.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.03x = 470.62 × 185.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.03x = 87,431.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,431.78/341.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.38

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