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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.52, 479.54 and 192.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.52, 479.54 and 192.24 is: 265.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.52 : 479.54 = 192.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.52/479.54 = 192.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.52x = 479.54 × 192.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.52x = 92,186.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,186.77/347.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.27

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