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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.02, 480.96 and 192.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.02, 480.96 and 192.50 is: 288.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.02 : 480.96 = 192.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.02/480.96 = 192.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.02x = 480.96 × 192.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.02x = 92,584.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,584.80/321.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.41

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