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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.24, 473.22 and 192.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.24, 473.22 and 192.12 is: 288.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.24 : 473.22 = 192.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.24/473.22 = 192.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.24x = 473.22 × 192.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.24x = 90,915.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,915.03/315.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.40

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