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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.10, 470.71 and 185.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.10, 470.71 and 185.85 is: 256.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.10 : 470.71 = 185.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.10/470.71 = 185.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.10x = 470.71 × 185.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.10x = 87,479.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,479.10/341.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.47

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