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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.88, 478.69 and 191.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.88, 478.69 and 191.63 is: 264.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.88 : 478.69 = 191.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.88/478.69 = 191.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.88x = 478.69 × 191.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.88x = 91,728.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,728.49/346.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.44

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