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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.46, 483.68 and 193.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.46, 483.68 and 193.36 is: 290.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.46 : 483.68 = 193.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.46/483.68 = 193.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.46x = 483.68 × 193.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.46x = 93,524.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,524.36/322.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.03

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