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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.85, 478.66 and 189.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.85, 478.66 and 189.48 is: 261.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.85 : 478.66 = 189.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.85/478.66 = 189.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.85x = 478.66 × 189.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.85x = 90,696.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,696.50/346.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.49

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