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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.59, 478.30 and 191.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.59, 478.30 and 191.34 is: 264.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.59 : 478.30 = 191.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.59/478.30 = 191.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.59x = 478.30 × 191.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.59x = 91,519.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,519.95/346.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.06

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