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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.52, 480.51 and 192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.52, 480.51 and 192 is: 287.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.52 : 480.51 = 192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.52/480.51 = 192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.52x = 480.51 × 192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.52x = 92,257.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,257.92/320.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.84

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