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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.38, 479.38 and 192.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.38, 479.38 and 192.12 is: 265.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.38 : 479.38 = 192.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.38/479.38 = 192.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.38x = 479.38 × 192.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.38x = 92,098.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,098.49/347.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.12

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