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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.60, 479.67 and 190.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.60, 479.67 and 190.22 is: 262.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.60 : 479.67 = 190.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.60/479.67 = 190.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.60x = 479.67 × 190.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.60x = 91,242.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,242.83/347.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.49

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