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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.42, 479.47 and 190.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.42, 479.47 and 190.08 is: 262.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.42 : 479.47 = 190.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.42/479.47 = 190.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.42x = 479.47 × 190.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.42x = 91,137.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,137.54/347.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.32

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