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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.24, 479.16 and 191.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.24, 479.16 and 191.98 is: 264.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.24 : 479.16 = 191.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.24/479.16 = 191.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.24x = 479.16 × 191.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.24x = 91,989.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,989.14/347.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.92

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