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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.62, 471.44 and 186.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.62, 471.44 and 186.38 is: 257.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.62 : 471.44 = 186.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.62/471.44 = 186.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.62x = 471.44 × 186.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.62x = 87,866.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,866.99/341.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.21

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