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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.22, 479.14 and 191.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.22, 479.14 and 191.96 is: 264.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.22 : 479.14 = 191.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.22/479.14 = 191.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.22x = 479.14 × 191.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.22x = 91,975.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,975.71/347.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.89

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