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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.49, 483.42 and 192.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.49, 483.42 and 192.53 is: 288.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.49 : 483.42 = 192.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.49/483.42 = 192.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.49x = 483.42 × 192.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.49x = 93,070.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,070.44/322.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.60

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