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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.22, 322.78 and 192.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.22, 322.78 and 192.52 is: 265.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.22 : 322.78 = 192.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.22/322.78 = 192.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.22x = 322.78 × 192.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.22x = 62,141.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,141.61/234.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.31

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