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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.56, 479.64 and 192.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.56, 479.64 and 192.32 is: 265.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.56 : 479.64 = 192.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.56/479.64 = 192.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.56x = 479.64 × 192.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.56x = 92,244.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,244.36/347.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.41

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