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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.31, 461.64 and 192.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.31, 461.64 and 192.48 is: 288.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.31 : 461.64 = 192.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.31/461.64 = 192.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.31x = 461.64 × 192.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.31x = 88,856.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,856.47/308.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.20

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