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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.92, 482.88 and 193.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.92, 482.88 and 193.60 is: 290.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.92 : 482.88 = 193.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.92/482.88 = 193.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.92x = 482.88 × 193.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.92x = 93,485.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,485.57/321.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.40

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