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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.28, 520.80 and 193.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.28, 520.80 and 193.26 is: 289.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.28 : 520.80 = 193.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.28/520.80 = 193.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.28x = 520.80 × 193.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.28x = 100,649.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,649.81/347.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.82

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