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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.58, 471.38 and 186.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.58, 471.38 and 186.34 is: 257.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.58 : 471.38 = 186.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.58/471.38 = 186.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.58x = 471.38 × 186.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.58x = 87,836.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,836.95/341.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.15

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