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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.11, 470.73 and 185.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.11, 470.73 and 185.86 is: 256.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.11 : 470.73 = 185.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.11/470.73 = 185.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.11x = 470.73 × 185.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.11x = 87,488.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,488.70/341.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.48

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