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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.44, 478.08 and 189.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.44, 478.08 and 189.08 is: 260.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.44 : 478.08 = 189.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.44/478.08 = 189.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.44x = 478.08 × 189.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.44x = 90,392.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,392.98/346.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.92

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