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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.85, 478.65 and 191.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.85, 478.65 and 191.60 is: 264.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.85 : 478.65 = 191.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.85/478.65 = 191.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.85x = 478.65 × 191.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.85x = 91,705.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,705.99/346.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.40

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