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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.46, 479.43 and 192.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.46, 479.43 and 192.21 is: 265.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.46 : 479.43 = 192.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.46/479.43 = 192.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.46x = 479.43 × 192.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.46x = 92,151.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,151.24/347.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.21

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