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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.36, 481.52 and 192.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.36, 481.52 and 192.80 is: 288.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.36 : 481.52 = 192.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.36/481.52 = 192.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.36x = 481.52 × 192.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.36x = 92,837.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,837.06/321.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.89

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