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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.53, 478.21 and 191.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.53, 478.21 and 191.28 is: 263.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.53 : 478.21 = 191.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.53/478.21 = 191.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.53x = 478.21 × 191.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.53x = 91,472.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,472.01/346.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.97

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