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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.26, 482.99 and 192.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.26, 482.99 and 192.47 is: 288.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.26 : 482.99 = 192.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.26/482.99 = 192.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.26x = 482.99 × 192.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.26x = 92,957.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,957.71/322.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.46

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