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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.43, 478.08 and 191.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.43, 478.08 and 191.18 is: 263.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.43 : 478.08 = 191.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.43/478.08 = 191.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.43x = 478.08 × 191.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.43x = 91,399.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,399.33/346.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.83

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