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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.08, 470.69 and 185.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.08, 470.69 and 185.83 is: 256.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.08 : 470.69 = 185.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.08/470.69 = 185.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.08x = 470.69 × 185.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.08x = 87,468.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,468.32/341.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.45

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