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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.50, 479.58 and 192.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.50, 479.58 and 192.28 is: 265.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.50 : 479.58 = 192.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.50/479.58 = 192.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.50x = 479.58 × 192.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.50x = 92,213.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,213.64/347.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.36

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