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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.98, 478.83 and 191.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.98, 478.83 and 191.70 is: 264.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.98 : 478.83 = 191.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.98/478.83 = 191.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.98x = 478.83 × 191.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.98x = 91,791.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,791.71/346.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.54

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