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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.40, 479.44 and 192.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.40, 479.44 and 192.16 is: 265.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.40 : 479.44 = 192.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.40/479.44 = 192.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.40x = 479.44 × 192.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.40x = 92,129.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,129.19/347.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.20

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