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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.98, 480.21 and 190.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.98, 480.21 and 190.61 is: 263.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.98 : 480.21 = 190.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.98/480.21 = 190.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.98x = 480.21 × 190.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.98x = 91,530.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,530.90/347.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.04

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