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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.40, 483.04 and 192.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.40, 483.04 and 192.32 is: 288.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.40 : 483.04 = 192.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.40/483.04 = 192.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.40x = 483.04 × 192.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.40x = 92,898.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,898.25/322.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.15

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