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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.65, 483.50 and 192.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.65, 483.50 and 192.68 is: 288.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.65 : 483.50 = 192.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.65/483.50 = 192.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.65x = 483.50 × 192.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.65x = 93,160.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,160.66/322.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.74

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