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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.40, 478.06 and 191.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.40, 478.06 and 191.16 is: 263.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.40 : 478.06 = 191.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.40/478.06 = 191.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.40x = 478.06 × 191.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.40x = 91,385.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,385.95/346.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.82

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