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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.40, 479.36 and 192.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.40, 479.36 and 192.12 is: 265.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.40 : 479.36 = 192.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.40/479.36 = 192.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.40x = 479.36 × 192.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.40x = 92,094.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,094.64/347.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.10

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