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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.34, 328.74 and 192.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.34, 328.74 and 192.34 is: 288.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.34 : 328.74 = 192.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.34/328.74 = 192.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.34x = 328.74 × 192.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.34x = 63,229.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,229.85/219.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.27

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