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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.49, 478.12 and 191.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.49, 478.12 and 191.24 is: 263.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.49 : 478.12 = 191.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.49/478.12 = 191.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.49x = 478.12 × 191.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.49x = 91,435.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,435.67/346.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.89

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