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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.67, 479.80 and 190.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.67, 479.80 and 190.31 is: 262.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.67 : 479.80 = 190.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.67/479.80 = 190.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.67x = 479.80 × 190.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.67x = 91,311.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,311.46/347.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.64

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