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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.70, 478.42 and 191.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.70, 478.42 and 191.46 is: 264.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.70 : 478.42 = 191.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.70/478.42 = 191.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.70x = 478.42 × 191.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.70x = 91,598.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,598.29/346.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.20

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