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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.52, 326.64 and 192.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.52, 326.64 and 192.32 is: 288.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.52 : 326.64 = 192.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.52/326.64 = 192.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.52x = 326.64 × 192.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.52x = 62,819.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,819.40/217.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.80

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