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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.45, 483.84 and 192.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.45, 483.84 and 192.51 is: 288.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.45 : 483.84 = 192.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.45/483.84 = 192.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.45x = 483.84 × 192.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.45x = 93,144.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,144.04/322.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.87

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