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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.88, 480.84 and 192.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.88, 480.84 and 192.24 is: 288.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.88 : 480.84 = 192.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.88/480.84 = 192.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.88x = 480.84 × 192.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.88x = 92,436.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,436.68/320.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.07

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