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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.55, 462.24 and 192.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.55, 462.24 and 192.45 is: 288.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.55 : 462.24 = 192.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.55/462.24 = 192.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.55x = 462.24 × 192.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.55x = 88,958.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,958.09/308.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.31

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