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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.77, 480.88 and 192.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.77, 480.88 and 192.25 is: 288.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.77 : 480.88 = 192.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.77/480.88 = 192.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.77x = 480.88 × 192.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.77x = 92,449.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,449.18/320.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.21

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