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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.49, 475.36 and 189.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.49, 475.36 and 189.24 is: 261.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.49 : 475.36 = 189.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.49/475.36 = 189.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.49x = 475.36 × 189.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.49x = 89,957.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,957.13/344.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.13

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