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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.48, 483.78 and 192.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.48, 483.78 and 192.44 is: 288.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.48 : 483.78 = 192.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.48/483.78 = 192.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.48x = 483.78 × 192.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.48x = 93,098.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,098.62/322.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.70

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