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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.82, 480 and 192.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.82, 480 and 192.56 is: 265.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.82 : 480 = 192.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.82/480 = 192.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.82x = 480 × 192.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.82x = 92,428.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,428.80/347.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.74

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