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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.84, 483.48 and 192.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.84, 483.48 and 192.16 is: 288.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.84 : 483.48 = 192.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.84/483.48 = 192.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.84x = 483.48 × 192.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.84x = 92,905.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,905.52/321.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.67

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