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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.48, 479.52 and 190.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.48, 479.52 and 190.11 is: 262.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.48 : 479.52 = 190.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.48/479.52 = 190.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.48x = 479.52 × 190.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.48x = 91,159.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,159.96/347.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.35

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