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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.84, 473.12 and 185.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.84, 473.12 and 185.47 is: 255.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.84 : 473.12 = 185.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.84/473.12 = 185.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.84x = 473.12 × 185.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.84x = 87,749.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,749.96/342.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.95

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