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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.47, 475.36 and 189.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.47, 475.36 and 189.22 is: 261.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.47 : 475.36 = 189.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.47/475.36 = 189.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.47x = 475.36 × 189.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.47x = 89,947.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,947.62/344.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.12

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