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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.89, 478.71 and 191.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.89, 478.71 and 191.64 is: 264.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.89 : 478.71 = 191.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.89/478.71 = 191.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.89x = 478.71 × 191.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.89x = 91,739.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,739.98/346.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.46

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