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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.22, 477.79 and 188.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.22, 477.79 and 188.85 is: 260.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.22 : 477.79 = 188.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.22/477.79 = 188.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.22x = 477.79 × 188.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.22x = 90,230.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,230.64/346.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.62

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