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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.48, 348.09 and 192.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.48, 348.09 and 192.38 is: 288.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.48 : 348.09 = 192.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.48/348.09 = 192.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.48x = 348.09 × 192.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.48x = 66,965.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,965.55/232.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.05

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