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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.72, 478.42 and 191.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.72, 478.42 and 191.44 is: 264.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.72 : 478.42 = 191.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.72/478.42 = 191.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.72x = 478.42 × 191.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.72x = 91,588.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,588.72/346.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.16

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