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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.53, 479.59 and 192.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.53, 479.59 and 192.28 is: 265.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.53 : 479.59 = 192.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.53/479.59 = 192.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.53x = 479.59 × 192.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.53x = 92,215.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,215.57/347.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.35

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