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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.24, 458.88 and 192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.24, 458.88 and 192 is: 287.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.24 : 458.88 = 192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.24/458.88 = 192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.24x = 458.88 × 192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.24x = 88,104.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,104.96/306.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.70

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