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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.82, 480 and 192.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.82, 480 and 192.57 is: 265.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.82 : 480 = 192.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.82/480 = 192.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.82x = 480 × 192.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.82x = 92,433.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,433.60/347.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.75

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