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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.46, 480.81 and 192.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.46, 480.81 and 192.30 is: 288.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.46 : 480.81 = 192.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.46/480.81 = 192.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.46x = 480.81 × 192.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.46x = 92,459.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,459.76/320.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.52

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