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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.08, 481.62 and 192.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.08, 481.62 and 192.56 is: 288.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.08 : 481.62 = 192.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.08/481.62 = 192.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.08x = 481.62 × 192.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.08x = 92,742.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,742.67/321.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.84

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