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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.24, 479.21 and 189.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.24, 479.21 and 189.88 is: 262.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.24 : 479.21 = 189.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.24/479.21 = 189.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.24x = 479.21 × 189.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.24x = 90,990.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,990.25/347.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.04

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